Engineer - Data Engineering Academy
Slalom, LLC

Job Info

Engineer - Data Engineering Academy

**we will start the recruiting process for the Academy in July with a targeted start date of early September 2022**

This role is not eligible for 100% remote work and employees must live within a commutable distance to the office in which the role is based.

Who You'll Work With

At Slalom Build we co-create modern technology and software products with clients who are ready to accelerate their digital transformation. We choose to imagine things made better, and then set out on a journey to realize what's possible. By blending design, product engineering, analytics, and automation, we build the custom-built software and data products of tomorrow. Slalom Build is kicking off a Cloud Data Academy aimed at cross-training engineering professionals on the latest data and cloud technologies! Who You Are: You are a passionate, self-driven problem solver who loves taking on new challenges using the latest data and cloud technologies. You love coding and find yourself keeping up with the latest technology trends.

As a Data Engineer for Slalom Build, you'll work in small teams to deliver innovative solutions on Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Google Cloud using core cloud data warehouse tools, Hadoop, Spark, Event Stream platforms, and other Big Data related technologies. In addition to building the next generation of data platforms, you'll be working with some of the most forward-thinking organizations in data and analytics.

What You'll Do

Be a member of a growing team; help define and influence team culture & environment

Work on a wide range of projects for the world's top companies

Work on solution-based, outcome-oriented projects with a highly skilled team

Get the benefits of a consulting environment while remaining connected to a core team

Build hands-on experience with the latest technologies and delivery methodologies

Work in a fast-paced, agile project environment with small, focused teams

What You'll Bring

•0 - 5 years of software development experience

•Ability to program in Python, Java, C#, Objective-C or Swift

•Familiarity with multiple SQL database environments and tools such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 etc

•Familiarity with basic SQL coding

•Familiarity with ETL Tools such as Datastage, Ab-Initio, Informatica, SSIS

•Display passion for delivering high quality products that meet customer's needs

•Display a passion for data and analytics and a drive to improve technically

•Strong problem-solving and analytics skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment

•Knowledge of agile methodologies

•Knowledge of database design and application design patterns

•Knowledge of QA processes and test-driven development

•Ability to derive patterns and insights from large data sets

•Ability to breakdown technical requirements into easy to understand patterns/solutions

Preferred Skills

•Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)

•Experience with Python or Java

•Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Apache Spark, Kafka, Presto)

•Experience with workflow orchestration platforms (Apache Airflow)

•Experience with container management systems (Kubernetes, Amazon ECS)

•Familiar with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)

About Us

Slalom Build is a highly-scalable, high-velocity Build as a Service firm. We work with clients in a flexible, collaborative, and repeatable methodology to create custom technology solutions for their most impactful initiatives and to accelerate their digital transformation journey. Over 1000 Builders strong, distributed across eleven dynamic cities, our innovation hubs attract the type of people who contribute to thriving teams. By placing builders in close proximity to clients - as well as their cultural and technology cohorts - we can assure the quality, versatility, and speed that product delivery demands, along with the elasticity and scale to tailor to individual client needs.

Slalom Build leverages a foundation of innovation inherited from Slalom, a Seattle-based firm that set out in 2001 to disrupt and redefine management consulting. Now 10,000+ professionals strong around the globe, Slalom is deeply engaged with some of the world's most influential, change-making enterprises. Learn more at slalom.com.

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include: meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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