Data Engineer
Company: The Seattle Public Library
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 26, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
The Seattle Public Library, Central Library - Information
Technology Division Regular, FLSA-exempt, full-time, hybrid
position80 hours per pay period Annual Salary: $113,399 - $137,892
This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by
AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks. This recruitment will be open
until the position is filled. Overview The Seattle Public Library's
mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to
enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where
imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we have
grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class
library system with 27 locations. The Library works every day to
foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. We do
this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom,
literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and
confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and
innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of
Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative. Library employees are
highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of
service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and
transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are
enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity
and growth mindset. We take time to recognize and celebrate the
achievements of others. If you share these values and meet the
qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Data
Engineer position. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for
creating, managing, and architecting enterprise data warehouse and
data repositories in support of analytics and enterprise system
integration. This role involves implementing robust, reliable, and
extensible systems to collect and store data from various sources.
You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining data
integrations, partnering with customers for data reporting support,
and participating in enterprise system implementations with third
party vendors. Secondary responsibilities include maintaining,
configuring, and managing database systems that support business
operations. In addition to ensuring data accuracy, the ideal
candidate will need to create and maintain database backups,
troubleshoot database errors, and monitor system performance. You
will work closely with technical staff to support key library
operations including the integrated library system (ILS),
circulation systems, various business functions on-prem and SaaS,
and key data reporting capabilities. Job ResponsibilitiesCreate,
manage, and architect enterprise data warehouse and data
repositories in support of analytics and enterprise system
integration. Design and develop data pipelines to extract,
transform, and load data from multiple sources into a central data
warehouse or data store. Implement data quality checks, data
cleansing, and transformation processes to ensure data is accurate,
complete, and consistent. Create, manage, and architect APIs for
data integration. Manage vendor relationships and support
enterprise system implementations with third party vendors. Write
server-side applications in C#/.NET. Write web applications using
ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS. Expert understanding of SIP protocol
for ILS messaging services. QualificationsA high school diploma or
Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) is required. Post-secondary
education and/or relevant work experience will be considered in
determining candidate competitiveness. A Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science or related field is strongly preferred. 5+ years
of data warehouse experience. 5+ years of database management
experience. 3+ years of data integration experience. 3+ years of
C#/.NET experience. Experience in managing vendor relationships and
supporting enterprise systems. Strong communication, analytical,
and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as
part of a team. Experience working in an Agile environment.
Additional InformationHow to Apply Candidates who meet the
qualifications are asked to apply for the position on the City of
Seattle's Job Opportunities Page. Applicants will be screened for
competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills.
Initial screening will be based on a review of application
materials. The employment history detailed in your application
materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental
questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not
proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most
competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series
of one or more interviews. If you have questions regarding this
position or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send
an email to . The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in
employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection
process, please contact us. Please keep in mind that job offers are
contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification
of information provided by the applicant as part of the application
process. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits
package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as
medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
for employees and their dependents. Please follow the link to the
City of Seattle's benefits page in the job application to learn
more.
Keywords: The Seattle Public Library, Seattle , Data Engineer, Engineering , Seattle, Washington
Click
here to apply!
|