Inizio Partners · 1 day ago
Data Engineer
Inizio Partners is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join their client's dynamic team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and architectures that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational needs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accessibility and reliability.
Responsibilities
Advise stakeholders on data strategy by leveraging a consultative approach to assess current data landscapes, identify gaps, and recommend best-fit solutions that align with business objectives
Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that support analytics, machine learning, and operational workloads
Build and optimize data models, including dimensional models, data lakes, and data warehouse structures
Develop real‑time and batch data ingestion processes using modern data engineering frameworks
Ensure high data quality through validation, monitoring, and automated testing
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to translate business requirements into data solutions
Implement data governance, security controls, and privacy best practices
Optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and cost‑efficiency in cloud environments
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve data-related issues across distributed systems
Document data workflows, architecture, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred)
2+ years of experience in data engineering, database management, or a related field
Strong proficiency in SQL and Pyspark
Experience with ETL tools, data integration frameworks, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud)
Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and big data technologies
Hands‑on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Glue, Dataflow)
Experience in the energy or utilities industry
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for data environments
Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC CIP, GDPR) as it relates to data management