Data Engineer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting robust data infrastructure and models that drive data-driven insights and decision-making across the organization. This includes architecting and maintaining complex computer database systems—both relational and multidimensional—while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and performance expectations. The role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing schedule updates to production data models to ensure data integrity and accuracy. The Data Engineer also develops and maintains accurate source data pipelines and supports effective electronic communication across systems. Acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders, software vendors, and technical teams, the engineer ensures alignment on data strategies and solutions. Additionally, the role leads data acquisition initiatives and identifies optimal platforms for data storage and retrieval. The Data Engineer is also responsible for designing and implementing scalable data environments for both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Architect, build, test, and maintain scalable BI platforms and data processes to support data analytics and visualization efforts across a variety of internal programs and partners. Ensure data systems are reliable, efficient, high-quality, and optimized for performance. Manage data ingestion, storage, modeling, and visualization in support of strategic insights.

Develop, update, and maintain operational and strategic reports, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational goals.

Plan, coordinate, and implement regular updates to production data models. Perform system operation tests (SOT) prior to deployment to ensure the integrity of model databases and displays, validate data mappings, and ensure correct user interactions across devices.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create intuitive and impactful user experiences for dashboards and reporting tools.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and end-users through direct communication, including on-site interactions. Provide regular updates and ensure clarity and responsiveness in addressing data needs.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, updates, and displays to ensure a clear historical record for audits and internal tracking.

Maintain a thorough understanding of supported business functions and evolving processes. Align work with project management standards and organizational objectives.

Lead the implementation of data model updates, communicate progress with key stakeholders, and evaluate team resource utilization. Recommend improvements to enhance team effectiveness and performance.

Develop internal utilities and automated processes to streamline data workflows and improve productivity.

Create training materials and lead both formal and informal training sessions to support team development.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum of two (2) years as a DBA, Data Engineer or Data Architect; or a minimum of five (5) years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.

Experience building ETL/ELT processes (preferably with Azure Data Factory)

Experience designing and building data warehouses

Experience building reports and semantic models with Power BI

Experience with SQL

Ability to create, modify and deploy in Cloud a suite of Power BI reports, including DAX based scripts.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Prior success in organizational transformation towards data-driven decision making through the build/deployment and adoption of data products under applicant’s leadership.

Relevant certifications (e.g. Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Database Management).

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field.

Significant experience developing and deploying Cloud solutions, in Azure including use of the following tools: Azure Microservices (Logic Apps, Function Apps), Azure DevOps (GIT, CI/CD), Azure SQL (SQL, DDL, stored procedures); or equivalent alternatives.

Significant experience with REST APIs, both developing and invoking.

Experience using Postman or similar tools for prototyping and testing REST APIs

Experience in one or more programming languages including C#, Java, Python or similar

Understanding of the Power BI service security models to ensure necessary isolation and protection of private information.

Experience with Salesforce, ExtendedReach, Zoho, Blackbaud, and/or other CRM, Power BI and/or other business intelligence tools, case management, report building, dashboard, etc. products.

Experience in the non-profit, governmental and/or health and human services sector.

COMPETENCIES

Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.

Possess a thorough understanding of the organization and its mission to serve vulnerable children and struggling families.

Outstanding project management, scheduling, and research skills.

Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner with a high level of quality and accuracy.

Ability to maintain confidential employee, client, and organization information.

Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, meet deadlines, and work independently, as well as part of a team.

Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally.

Ability to solve daily problems by analyzing situations, determining appropriate next steps, and implementing solutions.

Conflict management skills: Ability to maintain a positive attitude that promotes constructive resolution of problems and concerns.

Possess foresight and willingness to delegate.

Demonstrate a commitment to recruit, mentor, train, and retain a diverse and effective team.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.

Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.

Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.

Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.

Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical church in the local community and attend regularly.

Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time in meetings, speak and listen. The employee must use hands and fingers to type, touch, and move and feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to spend extended time working on a computer or other electronic device.

This job requires the ability to work under tight deadlines and remain focused for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job functions are performed primarily in a normal office environment.

DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

Full-time