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Data Engineer - Remote

DriveTime needs a Data Engineer!

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 130 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 20 reconditioning centers across the nation, our 5,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms. With over 25 years of industry experience, and our dedication to streamlining the purchase process, we're redefining what it means to buy and finance a used car.

As focused as we are on our customer, we take that same focus on finding the right talent for the right opportunities within our organization. All across the nation, from our Home Office and operations centers to our retail locations and reconditioning centers, we are looking for talented individuals like yourself to join our ever-growing team!

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with a strong analytical mindset to join our team and contribute to our data infrastructure and analytics initiatives. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and ETL processes.

In Short.

Analyze operational business workflows to understand data requirements, process dependencies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes using SQL Server and SSIS to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses and data lakes.

Develop data processes that support online transactional processing workflows, ensuring data integrity and reliability for real-time operations.
Apply critical thinking skills to identify and address data quality issues, anomalies, and inconsistencies in the data pipeline.
Write efficient and scalable SQL queries, stored procedures, and database scripts to manipulate and transform large volumes of data.
Utilize Python programming to develop data processing scripts, automate data workflows, and enhance data integration capabilities.
Utilize Argo, a container-native workflow engine (if applicable), to orchestrate and schedule complex data workflows and job dependencies.

Implement data modeling techniques and best practices to optimize data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
Leverage your analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and insights from data to support business decision-making processes.
Utilize Snowflake, an innovative cloud-based data platform, to design and manage data warehousing solutions.
Utilize Azure data products such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage to build scalable and efficient data pipelines in a cloud environment.
Collaborate with product team leaders, software engineers, data scientists and analysts to provide them with the necessary data infrastructure and tools for software application data functionality, analysis, and reporting.

Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, addressing any performance issues, data quality concerns, or system failures.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in the field of data engineering and suggest improvements to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities.

The Specifics.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
4-7 years of experience as a Data Engineer.

Strong experience in SQL Server, SSIS, and Stored Procedures for data integration and ETL processes.
Proficiency in Python programming language for data processing and automation tasks.
Experience with Argo (a plus), a container-native workflow engine, for orchestrating data workflows.
Experience with Snowflake (a plus), a cloud-based data platform, for data warehousing and management.
Working knowledge of Azure data products such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.

Solid understanding of data modeling principles, data warehousing concepts, and database design.
Strong analytical skills to analyze operational business workflows and identify data requirements and KPIs.
Critical thinking abilities to evaluate data quality, identify anomalies, and provide data-driven insights.
Experience in developing data processes that support online transactional processing workflows.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address issues in data pipelines and ETL processes.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
Ability to adapt to new technologies, learn quickly, and stay updated with industry advancements.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime was awarded Top Companies to Work for in AZ by AZCentral.com for our great culture and one of the Best Places to Work in IT as awarded by PBJ. Essentially we offer a creative, transparent and fun environment since, well, we work here too. DriveTime was also voted the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc 5000, and we aren’t slowing down anytime soon!

So What About the Perks? Perks matter.

Medical, Dental and Vision. DriveTime pays a nice chunk of your premiums to keep the cost as low as possible for our employees.
16 days of PTO and 6 paid Holidays. Because who doesn’t love time off?
Benefits like 401(k), company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability.
Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
Game Room. Gimme a break – no, not a Kit Kat ad but we do have a ping-pong table, pool table and Virtual Reality if you ever need a break in your day.
Wellness Program and In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. That’s why we offer a Wellness Program that includes an in-house gym, teeth cleanings, biometric screenings and much more!
Growth opportunities. DriveTime takes a lot of pride in promoting from within. We have spent the last 14 years growing our team members and taking them on the path to owning their careers!

#DICE

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background check and drug screen process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.