Senior Database Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead organized sessions for gathering requirements with both internal and external stakeholders to determine data and reporting necessities.

• Convert business inquiries into analytical specifications and user stories.

• Document configurations, processes, procedures, business requirements, data definitions, dashboard specifications, and change logs for databases.

• Establish data validation and quality assurance procedures to guarantee data integrity, accuracy, consistency, and governance.

• Design and implement structures, schemas, tables, views, and indexes for databases.

• Work collaboratively with software developers and system architects to merge databases with applications.

• Conduct exploratory and diagnostic data analysis using SQL, Python, or R.

• Create, develop, and refine prototypes, proof-of-concept dashboards, production dashboards, and reports.

• Facilitate review sessions with stakeholders and integrate feedback into iterative design processes.

• Present insights, findings, and recommendations to technical teams and executive leadership.

• Build and sustain cross-functional relationships with stakeholders as a data-driven decision-making consultant.

• Identify areas for process enhancement, automation, and the adoption of self-service analytics.

• Guide junior analysts in requirements gathering, data storytelling, and dashboard creation.

• Independently oversee tasks from requirements gathering through to implementation while proactively addressing challenges with minimal supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 6 years of experience in business/data analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement.

• Proficient in creating dashboards and data visualizations utilizing Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik.

• Strong command of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

• Experience in developing prototypes or wireframes for analytical solutions.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Capability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and projects simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documenting requirements and specifications.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).

• Must be able to acquire and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work across both technical and business teams.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related quantitative or business field.

• Preferred: Experience in Python or R scripting/programming.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools, such as Jira or AzureDevOps.

• Preferred: Experience with cloud data platforms including Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks.

• Preferred: Experience in workshop or design-thinking facilitation.

• Preferred: Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Power BI, or CompTIA Security+.

• Preferred: Experience in the defense industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Outstanding opportunities for career advancement.

• Access to cutting-edge technology.

• Educational and training opportunities.

• Recognition for high-quality work.