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Salesforce Data Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Extensive, hands-on experience working with Salesforce, Siebel CRM, and Oracle ERP
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and experience with large-scale data processing frameworks like Hadoop and Spark
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data integration, or backend data platform development
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to data profiling initiatives across core RevOps and go-to-market (GTM) systems to evaluate data quality, consistency, and completeness
  • Construct, deploy, and maintain scalable data workflows spanning Salesforce, Siebel CRM, Oracle ERP, SQL Server, and Azure Cloud data sources
  • Engineer, support, and enhance robust data pipelines and automated transformation processes using SQL and big data technologies
  • Develop automated testing and validation procedures to enhance data quality management and compliance with data governance policies

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability

About the company

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First Advantage

Human Resources Services

First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance. With offices in 29 locations and a staff of 6,400+ employees, First Advantage leverages leading technology and the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories. If you’re looking for employee or tenant background check solutions that enable fast and reliable decision making, we’re your First Advantage. For more detailed information on First Advantage products and services, visit fadv.com. Join Our Team! At First Advantage, people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. Explore career opportunities at fadv.com/careers/

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our innovative Digital Integration & Optimization team comprised of passionate data professionals who combine a diverse range of knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise to deliver world class solutions enabling a data driven organization.
The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver, monitor, and maintain high-quality data workflows. You will play a key role in constructing, testing, monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing critical data pipelines between multiple databases and business systems vital to our marketing, sales, and customer support teams.

Responsibilities 

  • Contribute to data profiling initiatives across core RevOps and go-to-market (GTM) systems to evaluate data quality, consistency, and completeness.
  • Construct, deploy, and maintain scalable data workflows spanning Salesforce, Siebel CRM, Oracle ERP, SQL Server, and Azure Cloud data sources.
  • Engineer, support, and enhance robust data pipelines and automated transformation processes using SQL and big data technologies (e.g., Python, Hadoop, Spark).
  • Develop and implement database scripts, triggers, functions, and stored procedures.
  • Develop automated testing and validation procedures to enhance data quality management and compliance with data governance policies.
  • Participate with cross-functional teams across the organization to understand data needs within stakeholder contexts and how technical decisions impact analytics and reporting needs.
  • Work collaboratively with technical teams, operations, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective implementation of data initiatives.
  • Identify and communicate data quality improvement process automation opportunities.
  • Actively contribute and promote a culture of engineering excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Extensive, hands-on experience working with Salesforce, Siebel CRM, and Oracle ERP.
  • Familiarity with marketing and sales automation platforms such as Demandbase, SalesLoft, and HubSpot.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and experience with large-scale data processing frameworks like Hadoop and Spark.
  • Experience working with BI/analytics tools, especially Power BI.
  • Experience with AI-powered database optimization tools.
  • Experience preparing data sets for use in machine learning and AI applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and engaging manner.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adjusting to changing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce data tools including Data Loader, Workbench, and Inspector.
  • Track record of implementing data engineering best practices.

Education & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field required. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required if equivalent practical experience is demonstrated.
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data integration, or backend data platform development, supporting enterprise-scale data ecosystems. Experience must include designing, building, and maintaining complex data pipelines across multiple systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, cloud data platforms), implementing data quality and validation frameworks, and partnering with cross-functional technical and business teams to deliver reliable, analytics-ready data solutions.
  • Certifications: Cloud and data engineering certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent AWS/GCP credentials). Salesforce certifications related to data architecture or platform development (e.g., Data Architecture & Management Designer, Platform Developer I, or Salesforce Administrator) are a plus. Additional certifications in analytics, databases, or big data technologies (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Hadoop, Spark) are advantageous.

         The working hours for this role will align with UK business hours.

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First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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