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Data Engineer

Who we are

Iapetus Infrastructure oversees a portfolio of specialized field services companies, operating under one IIS umbrella. At IIS, our strength lies in the connective tissue that ties our operating companies together and allows us to best serve our clients. We are a team of thinkers, problem solvers, and industry experts who collectively deliver the right solution for our clients.   

Who you are

You appreciate the client relationship and understand that delivering an excellent experience to the client is critial to success.  You enjoy problem solving and are able to think and react quickly; you have a keen eye for detail and are able to multi-task; and able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.  You are self-motiviated and able to work with little to no supervision; you practice good time management and you consistently take the intiative to get things done; and take action on matters before being asked by others or forced by event. You are naturally curious, malleable in your approach, and don’t mind if every day looks a little different. You have appreciation for attention to detail, you’re a team player and work towards achieving common goals for the client. You’re honest and respectful in your communication style and when things goes astray, you understand that it’s an opportunity to learn, take accountability and create a path forward.

Position Summary

The Data Engineer is responsible for expanding and optimizing our data collection and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys optimizing systems and building them from the ground up. The Data architect will support our database engineers, analysts and field supervisors on initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects. They must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the needs of field operations, reporting and analyst teams. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of optimizing and designing our company’s data architecture to support our next generation of products and initiatives. This is an in-office role. 

Responsibilities

• Design data collection forms and pipelines for data extraction
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL, Fabric, and Azure big data technologies.
• Keep our data separated and secure.
• Create data tools for analysts that assist them in building and optimizing our product into an innovative industry leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree or related experience required
• Experience designing data collection forms in Fulcrum or similar survey software is preferred
• Experience working with the utility industry preferred
• Effective communication skills required
• Proficient in using Microsoft Azure or other cloud data platform
• Profiecient in Data engineering
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript and SQL preferred
• Experience developing apps and environments in Fulcrum strongly preferred
• Experience in utility infrastructure or utility vegetation management preferred

This job description includes essential functions and basic duties and is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate. This document is not a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Work Environment –In Office 

Job Type – Full Time