Analytics Engineer

Summary

DataDrive is a managed analytics service provider that builds modern cloud data platforms for data-driven organizations. They are seeking an Analytics Engineer to build and maintain data pipelines, develop Tableau dashboards, and collaborate with clients to deliver insights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, optimize, and integrate batch data pipelines into Snowflake using ELT tools (Fivetran, Airbyte) and custom Python integrations to databases and APIs
• Build and maintain dbt projects that transform source data into clean, tested reporting models
• Develop Airflow orchestration pipelines connecting data ingestion, Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau
• Design and implement DataOps practices using GitHub Actions, dbt testing, and data observability tooling
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and published data sources as a core part of client delivery, following internal design standards
• Set up optimized, easy-to-use data sources in Tableau that enable self-service analytics for clients
• Collaborate with clients to translate business questions into effective visualizations
• Identify opportunities to improve our managed analytics platform and build the automation to make it happen
• Stay current on the evolving cloud data and analytics ecosystem
• Commit to strong SDLC practices including version control, code review, and documentation
• You are equally comfortable writing dbt models and building Tableau dashboards
• You are a strong listener and collaborator who brings an optimistic, solution-oriented approach to problems
• You embrace an incremental improvement mindset and are always looking for ways to do things better
• You take ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard
• You are adaptable and excited to wear many hats as every team member plays an influential role at DataDrive

Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience building cloud data pipelines and working within a cloud data warehouse
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
• Working experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
• Experience designing data models to support reporting and business outcomes
• 1+ years of hands-on Tableau development (dashboard building, data source configuration, calculated fields)
• Experience with Fivetran, Terraform, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with AWS services

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of professional experience building cloud data pipelines and working within a cloud data warehouse
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
• Working experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
• Experience designing data models to support reporting and business outcomes
• 1+ years of hands-on Tableau development (dashboard building, data source configuration, calculated fields)

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Fivetran, Terraform, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with AWS services

Benefits

• DataDrive is a remote-first company with a flexible, virtual workplace.
• We expect employees to be generally available Monday through Friday during core hours (9 AM - 4 PM CST) for meetings, collaboration, and client communication.
• You should have reliable high-speed internet access, keep your camera on for most meetings, and dress appropriately for client-facing interactions.
• We offer a team-oriented environment where you can develop your skills and work directly with talented analytics professionals.
• We are a connected group who work hard, live well, care for others, and celebrate as a team.