
Data Engineer
InterWorks
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • North Carolina, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Amazon RedshiftAWSAzureBigQueryCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformMatillionPythonSQL
About the role
- Build modern, scalable data pipelines that keep the data flowing—and keep our clients happy
- Design cloud-native infrastructure and automation that supports analytics, AI, and machine learning
- Unify and wrangle data from all kinds of sources: SQL, APIs, spreadsheets, cloud storage, and more
- Develop ETL/ELT frameworks that improve code quality and make things easier for your teammates
- Apply strong data modeling principles to support everything from dashboards to data science
- Collaborate closely with other InterWorkers and client teams to understand what they really need
- Write clear documentation, contribute to design decisions, and share what you learn
- Bring a thoughtful, problem-solving mindset to every project
Requirements
- Solid SQL skills (and the curiosity to keep leveling up)
- Strong experience with ETL/ELT workflows (GUI tools or code-based—either works!)
- A clear understanding of data modeling best practices
- Deep understanding of data quality, governance, and observability principles and practices
- Working knowledge of DevOps concepts
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent communication skills—you can explain tech to humans
- A passion for delivering smart, thoughtful, client-centered solutions
- A love for learning new tools, frameworks, and approaches
- 5+ years of professional experience in a data engineering or technical consulting role
- Flexibility and comfort in fast-changing environments
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with tools like Matillion, Fivetran, dbt, or Snowflake
- Exposure to modern data warehouses: BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, etc.
- Knowledge of Python or scripting for automation
- An interest in AI and how it’s shaping the future of data engineering
- A background in software engineering or integration work.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SQLETLELTdata modelingdata qualitydata governanceDevOpsCI/CDPythonscripting
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationflexibilitycuriositypassion for learningclient-centered solutions