Data Engineer 

BUSINESS UNIT: CCR Media

FUNCTION: Software Engineering / Data

REPORT TO: Software Development Lead

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

LOCATION: IA, GA, UT, MO, AZ, TX, FL, NY

EDUCATION: BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years designing, building, and maintaining data processing systems

Position Overview

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the data infrastructure for CCR Media (CCRM). This role will collaborate with Product, Engineering and Solution Architecture to ensure that CCRM has an efficient and performant data pipeline that enables collecting, processing, analyzing, and visualizing large amounts of data from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Designing data structures for in-house developed software
• Collaborating with architects & developers to plan and implement high-performing, maintainable data solutions
• Designing data warehouses
• Developing ETL pipelines for COTS products, custom software and unstructured data
• Building processes to collect and collate data from multiple sources, ensuring its accuracy and integrity when stored; including connections to: external databases, APIs, log files, flat files, AWS S3 buckets, etc.
• Design, develop and deploy scalable, high volume real-time data solutions (dashboards, alerts, data feeds, message queues, etc.)
• Fulfilling ad-hoc requests for custom data queries and analytics
• Assisting with troubleshooting and root cause analysis for data-related technical issues 
• Ensuring the accuracy of data
• Promoting data quality
• Identifying, designing, and implementing internal process improvements; including redesigning existing data structures and data pipelines for greater scalability, more efficient data delivery, and automation of manual processes
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers by making their needs a primary focus
• Responding to telephone calls, emails and tickets with professionalism and courtesy within established response guidelines
• Entering time and expenses in CCR systems as it occurs and submitting them for approval by the designated deadline
• Managing your own performance to achieve expected results
• Exemplifying and promoting CCR values 
• Actively demonstrating reliability by maintaining a consistent work schedule
• 24x7 on-call responsibilities on rotating basis including weekends and holidays
• Performing other duties as assigned

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience in computer science, information technology and engineering
• Strong knowledge of data architectures, systems, and tools 
• Proven experience with Microsoft SQL, Python, Excel, Tableau and other relevant data engineering techniques and toolsets
• Experience with big data tools such as MongoDB, Kafka, and Hadoop
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience building or maintaining ETL processes
• Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in statistics, applied math or related disciplines
• Able to train users in how to use our data sets and tools to enable effective analysis and data driven decision making

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to use good judgement
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and self-directed
• Continually seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional demeanor
• Able to work effectively within a team by developing, maintaining and strengthening trusted partnerships
• Ability to connect with stakeholders across the technical spectrum throughout the organization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significate amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Passion for helping people and creating a positive customer experience (for both internal and external customers)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for change and innovation
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities even with limited information, and make appropriate and timely decisions
• Thorough and resourceful in completing tasks independently
• Ability to learn quickly and gain solid understanding of CCRM systems
• Ability to work within a ticketing system, documenting all transactions appropriately

Why CCR

CCR is a privately held corporation that was founded in 1986 that provides technology services to large and small businesses nation-wide from our location in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Our achievements include: 

• Top quartile revenue growth for each of the last 5 years as per the worldwide Service Leadership Index® precision benchmark.
• Nationally recognized as “Great Place to Work” – 9 years in a row
• 10-years consecutively listed on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America
• 13x top 100 listing on MSPMentor 501 internationally
• Nationally awarded Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion 
• 4x TAI IT Service Provider of the Year

Learn more about CCR and our values: https://ccr.net/about-us/
 

CCR offers a unique work-life balance and environment. Our competitive benefits package includes free daily lunch for employees, gym membership reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, a 401k program, quarterly profit sharing, short & long term disability and life insurance and lots of development opportunities to help you grow your professional career. 

Learn about our culture:   https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1206043