Data Engineer, National

At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy's wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives.

THE TEAM

Make-A-Wish America is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our 58 Chapters around the country. The Information Technology team is comprised of a diverse team of technologists responsible for building and operating the technologies that enable Make-A-Wish to grant the wish of every eligible child. The Information Technology team is focused on providing innovative solutions across these key areas: Operations, Security, Applications, Infrastructure, Governance, and Analytics.

THE ROLE

The Data Engineer is to expand the company’s use of data as an enabler of corporate goals and objectives. The Data Engineer will achieve this by designing, developing, and implementing data models for enterprise-level applications and systems. This individual will act as the primary advocate of data modeling methodologies.

WHERE YOU COME IN

As the Data Engineer you will:

• Collaborate with project managers and business unit leaders for all projects involving enterprise data. Act as an advocate of data management
• Assess and determine governance, stewardship, and frameworks for managing data across the organization.
• Develop and promote data management methodologies and standards.
• Identify and address inefficiencies and gaps in systems integration, compatibility, and multi-platform integrations.
• Oversee the mapping of data sources, data movement, interfaces, and analytics, with the goal of ensuring data quality.
• Document the data architecture and environment in order to maintain a current and accurate view of the larger data picture.
• Identify and develop opportunities for data reuse, migration, or retirement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering is highly desired.
• Certifications are highly desired.
4+ years of work experience as a data architect, or database administrator, or data modeler, or similar.
• College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering is highly desired.
• Certifications are highly desired.
• SQL experience working with data and programming (Queries, Functions, Stored Procedures) is a must.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise repository tools, data modeling tools, data mapping tools, and data profiling tools.
• Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques.

WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service

TIME OFF

• Up to 15 PTO days
• 10 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually
• Maternity Leave

ALSO...

• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
• Individual and Leadership Development
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

• Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision

Make-A-Wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.

• Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.
• It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.
• As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.

We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. Make-A-Wish America utilizes E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.