Advanced Data Engineer

WHAT WE DO

Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success.

GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success.

Summary

As a Data Engineer, you will be part of a team of ETL developers actively involved in all phases of data projects. Candidates must be capable of managing multiple tasks and development efforts simultaneously, be self-starters, and take ideas through to implementation.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of professional development experience in data-related technologies

Required Skills

• Advanced working SQL knowledge, including schema design
• Experience in MDM (Master Data Manager)
• Experience working with ETL Tools
• Database routines (Functions, Stored Procedures, Data load/merge)
• Experience in Data Warehouse Modeling Concepts like Kimball and Data Vault.
• Understanding of Data Warehouse Architecture
• Experience working in a decentralized data environment supporting microservice architecture
• Cloud-based data pipelines
• Statistical Analysis
• Big Data Technologies (NoSQL, Hadoop, Storm, Spark)

Responsibilities

• Data Modeling: Design and implement scalable data models to support various analytical and reporting needs.
• Data Transformation and Analysis: Transform raw data into actionable insights through data cleansing, normalization, and advanced analytics techniques.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize query performance and data processing workflows to ensure efficient data retrieval and analysis.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, data analysts, and software engineers, to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality analytical solutions.
• Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Implement data governance practices and ensure data quality and integrity across all data pipelines and analytical solutions.
• Technical Documentation and Training: Create technical documentation and provide training to ensure effective use and maintenance of data.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Soft Skills

• Advanced English level.
• Open to learning new technologies
• Great communication skills
• Clean and maintainable code following best practices.
• Ability to work and guide younger developers

Nice to Have skills

• Experience in programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, R, C#, Java)
• Experience with Data Testing (e.g., Database Operations (querying), Data Integrity)
• OLAP Models.

At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.