
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