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Data Engineer - Remote

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on migrating Informatica pipelines to Maia and Snowflake, ensuring efficient data processing and pipeline support. You will collaborate with technical leads and client SMEs to validate and optimize workflows, contributing to Mindex's mission of delivering innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with advanced SQL and Python for data processing.
  • 2+ years designing, building, and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • 2+ years of Snowflake experience, including performance tuning and schema design.
  • Preferred: BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Preferred: Experience with data ingestion and replication tools

Responsibilities

  • Convert Informatica pipelines to Maia (Matillion) and Snowflake using factory-style patterns.
  • Design and optimize Snowflake pipelines and downstream objects for performance and reliability.
  • Build and support ingestion pipelines for various data sources including Azure SQL Server and APIs.
  • Document migration logic, assumptions, and go-live readiness for stakeholder review.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Proactivity
  • Curiosity

About the company

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Mindex

  • IT Services & Consulting
  • SME
  • 201–500
Mindex is an industry leader in software applications and development in Rochester, New York. For more than 25 years, Mindex has delivered on the needs of a variety of customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services. Mindex specializes in software development for large enterprise clients in the Rochester, NY area and for New York State K-12 schools. We are a rapidly growing organization expanding heavily into cloud app. development and modernizing our home-grown K-12 Student Management System, SchoolTool. SchoolTool leads the way as the most trusted web-based student management system in New York State. Designed specifically to meet NYS requirements and school districts, it provides secure access to real-time data and time-saving tools for K-12 school administrators, faculty, staff, and parents. Awards and Accolades: #1 Software Developer, 2022 - RBJ Book of Lists A Top 100 Company (#48) - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce #1 Best Company - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings Best Company Culture (top three winner) - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings Our Mission - With the brightest minds, unparalleled dedication, a passion for creating solutions, and thoughtful execution, we collaborate with our customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services. Our Vision - We will anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, inspire innovation, and cultivate relationships to create solutions. We are committed to connecting people, teams, and communities to make a difference and give back. Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, Trust, Gratitude

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Job description

Mindex is looking for Data Engineers to join a focused migration team moving Informatica pipelines into Maia (Matillion) and Snowflake. You’ll convert, test, and verify pipelines across an estate of roughly 1,500-1,700 pipelines, build reusable components that speed up each conversion, and partner with our client on validation and cutover readiness. The ideal candidate has strong ETL/ELT fundamentals, advanced SQL and Python skills, and communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We welcome candidates from a variety of locations; however, all candidates should be open to occasional in-person participation for business meetings, team events, or collaboration opportunities. Candidates located within approximately 35 miles of Rochester, NY may be asked to work from the office more frequently based on business or team needs.

Compensation

$90,000 - $140,000

What You’ll Accomplish

  • Convert Informatica pipelines to Maia (Matillion) and Snowflake using the Solution Lead’s factory-style patterns, and build reusable shared jobs, templates, and validation utilities.
  • Speed up conversions by removing bottlenecks and manual steps, verifying AI-generated output, and folding proven improvements into the team’s shared patterns.
  • Design and optimize Snowflake pipelines and downstream objects for performance, reliability, and ease of operation.
  • Build and support ingestion pipelines for on-premises and Azure SQL Server, files, APIs, and MongoDB.
  • Profile source data and investigate legacy behavior to uncover edge cases, using SQL and Python to compare outputs with legacy results and resolve discrepancies.
  • Agree on migration sequencing, testing standards, and sign-off criteria with technical leads and client SMEs.
  • Document migration logic, assumptions, test evidence, and go-live readiness so stakeholders can review and verify decisions.
  • Build an efficient, repeatable workflow and communicate progress and risks early and often to keep the team on track for key project milestones.
  • Demonstrate an AI-first mindset by effectively leveraging AI-assisted tools and technologies to enhance productivity, accelerate problem-solving, improve quality, automate routine tasks, and drive innovation in the delivery of solutions and services.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with advanced SQL and Python for data processing and pipeline support.
  • 2+ years designing, building, and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines, including building reusable components and improving existing workflows.
  • 2+ years of Snowflake experience, including dynamic tables, views, performance tuning, and schema design.
  • Experience with data ingestion and replication tools; connector setup, authentication, and integration across diverse sources strongly preferred. Informatica or Maia (Matillion) experience is a plus.
  • Proven ability to profile data from complex source systems, test and verify pipeline outputs directly, and independently resolve data issues.
  • Proactive, curious, and able to work independently, communicate clearly, and ask for help when blocked.
  • Uses AI to augment expertise and decision-making while maintaining ownership, accountability, and professional judgment for final work products and outcomes.
  • Identifies opportunities to use AI to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and increase business value.
  • Maintains awareness of emerging AI capabilities, tools, and best practices and proactively identifies opportunities to apply them in the workplace.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment in the ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies while protecting confidential, customer, and company information.

Why Join Mindex?

For more than 30 years, Mindex has helped organizations solve complex business challenges through custom software, cloud, data, and AI solutions. We combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative culture that empowers our employees to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact for our clients.

In our Product division, our teams have built platforms such as SchoolTool, Advanced Analytics, and our Integrations Platform from the ground up, while also supporting solutions like MTSS Edge and ClearTrack that help schools and organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Benefits

  • Fully Remote Work Environment
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Mindex is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Physical Requirements/Conditions

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs.

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