Phoenix Rescue Mission

Independent Contractor – Data Engineer

Phoenix Rescue Mission

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $2,800 - $3,200 per biweekly

About the role

  • Designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingestion pipelines and automated workflows using tools such as Snowflake, Snowpipe, dbt, and cloud services (AWS or Azure)
  • Integrating data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, Excel/CSV files, and cloud applications into PRM’s centralized data warehouse
  • Developing and maintaining structured data models and curated datasets to support reporting, analytics, and operational insights
  • Implementing data quality validation, monitoring, and governance controls to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards
  • Collaborating with PRM staff across IT, analytics, and program teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
  • Designing, developing, and optimizing Power BI datasets, reports, and reporting infrastructure to support operational dashboards, analytics, and program insights
  • Documenting data pipelines, models, workflows, and architecture to support maintainability and knowledge transfer
  • Delivering defined project milestones aligned with PRM’s ongoing data modernization efforts.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in data engineering, data integration, or cloud data pipeline development
  • Familiarity with Snowflake, dbt, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
  • Building ELT/ETL pipelines, developing incremental loads, and working with structured/unstructured data
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and automation
  • Knowledge of data modeling principles, data warehouse design, and performance optimization
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • dbt Fundamentals or dbt Analytics Engineering Certification
  • Power BI experience, including dataset modeling and DAX
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git-based version control, and orchestration tools
  • Understanding of metadata management, data governance, and security frameworks
  • Exposure to forecasting, advanced analytics, or machine learning workflows
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, or paid leave.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringdata integrationcloud data pipeline developmentSQLPythondata modelingdata warehouse designELTETLDAX
Soft Skills
project managementproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationindependence
Certifications
AWS Certified Data Analytics – SpecialtyAzure Data Engineer Associatedbt Fundamentalsdbt Analytics Engineering Certification