City of Philadelphia · 2 months ago
Data Engineer/Integration Specialist
1234 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is seeking a Data Engineer/Integration Specialist to join the Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT). This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines and integration strategies to enhance the City’s services, utilizing a range of technologies including Python, SQL, and various cloud services.
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Responsibilities
Working with business partners of varying technical ability to understand how their data is produced, stored, and updated, designing enhancements to optimize enterprise integrations and public data accessibility
Design and develop new and expand and refine existing data pipelines using Apache Airflow, custom Python-based software, and other tools to connect diverse systems of record, centralized databases, and SaaS environments, improving data platform components, data governance, master data management, data standardization, enrichment and quality assurance
Play a key role in enterprise integration and open data initiatives, developing and supporting critical systems like the City’s DataBridge, Databridge-Airflow and AIS
Write clear, descriptive technical documentation for systems/applications, partner with data stewards of various technical levels and communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered
Demonstrated experience in data engineering or a similar role, with a focus on data management/integration/ETL/ELT
Proven track record with Python, SQL, and database management
Experience with working with modern data engineering tech stack
Familiarity with development of custom ETL/CI/CD tools and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19
Preferred
Previous work in a public sector or large organization setting is a plus
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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