Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Company Description

CapTech is a prestigious consulting firm that partners with clients to realize the possibilities provided by technology. At CapTech, we take pride in our work and in the results we deliver for our clients. From the beginning, our founders aspired to establish a consultancy rooted in durable relationships. Presently, our client base extends to Fortune 100 companies, mid-level enterprises, and government agencies across the country.

Job Description

Our Data Engineering consultants at CapTech empower clients to construct and preserve advanced data systems, unifying data from diverse sources to empower decision-makers. We construct pipelines and prepare data for use by data scientists, data analysts, and other data systems. We relish problem-solving and providing imaginative solutions for our clients. Our Cloud Data Engineers utilize the client’s cloud infrastructure to deliver value, with scalability for future expansion. We value a collaborative environment, where numerous learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities with other developers, architects, and our clients abound.

Specific responsibilities for the Data Engineer – Cloud position include:

• Developing data pipelines and other data products using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Advising clients on specific technologies and methodologies for leveraging cloud resources to ingest and process data efficiently
• Applying your skills in engineering best practices to solve complex data issues
• Collaborating with end users, development staff, and business analysts to ensure prospective data architecture plans maximize the value of client data throughout the organization.
• Articulating architectural differences between solution strategies and the pros/cons of each

Qualifications

Successful candidates typically have:

• Experience in delivering solutions on a major cloud platform
• Ability to think strategically and associate architectural decisions/recommendations with business needs and client culture
• Experience in the design and implementation of data architecture solutions
• A broad scale of production database experience, normally including substantial SQL proficiency, database administration, and data pipeline scripting
• Ability to evaluate and utilize conventional and contemporary architectural components based on business needs.
• A demonstrable ability to deliver production data pipelines and other data products. This can be through hands-on experience, a degree, certification, bootcamp, or other learning.

Skills:

Successful candidates usually have proven experience with technologies in some of the following categories:

• Languages: SQL, Python, Java, R, C# / C++ / C
• Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redshift, Aurora, Presto, BigQuery, Oracle
• DevOps: git, docker, subversion, Kubernetes, Jenkins
• Additional Technologies: Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Kinesis, Hadoop, Lambda, EMR
• Popular Certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Additional Information

We want every CapTech member to envisage a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and interests. You dictate your own development direction, and we support you with customized progression and a comprehensive benefits package. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits which include generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we offer extended benefits to cater to our employees' needs.

• CapFlex – An employee-first approach that supports a remote and hybrid workforce and promotes daily flexibility while serving our clients
• Learning & Development – Programs that provide certification and tuition support, on-demand digital learning courses, mentorship, and skill development avenues

• Modern Health – A mental health and well-being platform that provides one-on-one care, group support sessions, and self-help resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility – Comprehensive fertility and family-building coverage for all paths to parenthood – from adoption and surrogacy to fertility treatments, pregnancy and beyond – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe – A company-sponsored stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, enabling employees to select benefits that matter most to them – from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led groups that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to bolster your financial well-being

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse workplace where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences. As part of this commitment, CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Laura Massa directly via email at [email protected].

At present, CapTech cannot sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. In addition, CapTech supports Equal Pay for all. In Colorado, we are committed to Equal Pay for ALL in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $160,000.