Data Engineer
Description For Data Engineer
The Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP, premier arts and entertainment venues in Northwest Arkansas, are seeking a Data Engineer to join their technical team. This role represents a unique opportunity to apply data engineering expertise in the dynamic world of arts and entertainment.
The position offers an apprenticeship-style approach, combining hands-on work with dedicated learning opportunities. As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers decision-making across these prestigious venues. Your work will directly impact how the organization manages and utilizes data from various sources, including ticketing systems, CRM platforms, and other enterprise tools.
The role requires a mix of technical expertise and business acumen, with responsibilities ranging from designing data warehouses to creating insightful visualizations. You'll work closely with the IT Director and various stakeholders to implement data strategies that align with business objectives. The position offers exposure to modern data engineering tools and technologies, including SQL, Python, cloud platforms, and various data visualization tools.
What makes this opportunity special is its setting within the arts and entertainment sector, where your technical skills will contribute to bringing world-class performances to Northwest Arkansas audiences. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, creating an environment where employees can be their authentic selves while doing meaningful work.
The position includes a structured first-year program with formal training, mentorship, and a guaranteed pay raise, making it ideal for someone looking to grow their career in data engineering. The collaborative environment, combined with the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the arts sector, makes this an exciting opportunity for a data professional seeking to make a difference in a unique industry setting.
Benefits include professional development opportunities, exposure to the arts and entertainment industry, and the chance to work with a diverse, passionate team. The role offers a salary range of $45,000-$55,000, with room for growth through the apprenticeship program.
Responsibilities For Data Engineer
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data warehouses and pipelines to ingest data from multiple sources
- Clean, transform, and organize data to ensure data quality and usability for analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with the IT Director to develop data strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals
- Create and maintain data visualizations and dashboards to provide insights into key performance metrics
- Manage data integration with external systems, including CRM, ticketing platforms, and other enterprise tools
- Ensure data security, compliance, and governance standards are met
- Optimize the performance of databases and data platforms
- Monitor data systems and troubleshoot performance issues
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver customized data solutions
Requirements For Data Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or related role
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing
- Knowledge of API integrations and data pipeline automation tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
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