Experienced Data Engineer for blithequark's Strategic Operations BI - Data Pipelines and Business Intelligence

Unlock Your Career Potential at blithequark blithequark is a global retail leader, operating in fourteen nations and renowned for its employee-centric culture. As a key player in the retail industry, blithequark is committed to innovation and excellence, consistently ranking among the best places to work. The IT department at blithequark is at the forefront of this success, driving the company's technical vision and future growth. About the Role: Information Specialist - blithequark Strategic Operations BI We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Strategic Operations BI team as an Information Specialist. This critical role is responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing end-to-end data pipelines that power blithequark's strategic reporting and business intelligence. As a Data Engineer at blithequark, you will collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, and data platform teams to create automated data pipelines that serve as the single source of truth across the organization. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and operationalize data pipelines to make data accessible for consumption by blithequark's Strategic Operations BI. Collaborate with data architects and data/BI architects to design data pipelines and suggest ongoing optimization of data storage, ingestion, quality, and integration. Plan, develop, and implement ETL/ELT processes using IICS (Informatica Cloud) to drive efficient data management. Utilize MySQL and Azure services such as Azure SQL DW (Synapse), ADLS, Azure Event Hub, Azure Data Factory to enhance and accelerate the delivery of data products and services. Implement big data and NoSQL solutions by developing scalable data processing platforms to drive high-value insights for the organization. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, including automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery. Recognize opportunities to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality of data management. Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences through both written and verbal means. Perform peer reviews for other data engineers' work to ensure quality and adherence to best practices. Essential Qualifications 2+ years of experience designing and operationalizing data pipelines with large and complex datasets. 2+ years of experience with Informatica PowerCenter and Informatica IICS. 2+ years of experience working with Cloud technologies such as ADLS, Azure Databricks, Spark, Azure Synapse, Cosmos DB, and other big data technologies. 2+ years of experience in Data Modeling, ETL, and Data Warehousing. 2+ years of experience implementing data integration techniques such as event/message-based integration (Kafka, Azure Event Hub), ETL. 2+ years of experience with Git/Azure DevOps. Broad experience working with various data sources, including SQL, SQL Server database, flat files (csv, delimited), Web API, XML. Advanced SQL skills, including comprehension of relational databases, business intelligence, and the ability to write complex SQL queries against different data sources. Solid understanding of database capacity concepts, including Data Lake, Relational Databases, NoSQL, Graph, Data Warehousing. Ability to work in a fast-paced agile development environment. BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent programming/services experience. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Azure or equivalent certifications. Experience delivering data solutions through agile software development methodologies. Experience with PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages. Experience with UC4 Job Scheduler. Familiarity with the retail industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Career Growth and Learning Opportunities At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Data Engineer on our Strategic Operations BI team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, driving innovation and excellence in data management and business intelligence. Our agile development environment and collaborative culture ensure that you will be constantly learning and evolving as a professional. Work Environment and Company Culture blithequark is renowned for its family-friendly and employee-driven culture. We prioritize the well-being and success of our employees, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Our Chicago location provides a vibrant and diverse setting for professionals to grow and thrive. Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive salary of $26/hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to our employees' well-being and success. Our benefits include opportunities for professional growth, a dynamic work environment, and a culture that values and rewards excellence. Join Our Team If you are a motivated and experienced Data Engineer looking to drive business intelligence and data management forward, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. 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