Data Engineer (SQL Server & PostgreSQL)

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Data Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a team-oriented individual who has a strong desire to learn and who enjoys the challenges of solving problems and creating solutions. If you are someone with data engineering experience and who wants to learn new things and has a keen attention to detail, then this is the position for you.

* 3-5 years of data engineering experience using SQL Server and PostgreSQL

* Designing, developing and maintaining database infrastructure

* Creating and managing data pipelines, ensuring data quality and consistency

* Collaborating with various teams to support data-driven initiatives

* Integrate data from various sources into SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases

* Creating stored procedures that analyze, automate, and transform data

* Build and optimize workflows to support analytics, reporting and operational processes

* Design and manage database schemas, tables, indexes and other data objects in SQL Server and PostgreSQL

* Develop and enforce data governance policies and best practices

* Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and resource utilization

* Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and application developers to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions

* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues

* Document data workflows, database structures and ETL processes

* Prepare, maintain and develop documentation methods and best practices for data processes

* Proficiency in SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including database design, query optimization and performance tuning

* Strong proficiency in SQL and scripting languages such as Python, Java, VB.NET or PowerShell

* Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing concepts and PowerBI

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality data solutions

* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc) and their data services is a plus

* Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements

* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

* Occasional travel to Seattle and elsewhere.

* To meet the U.S. Government clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

* Ability to pass a U.S. Public Trust background investigation for access to the client site and computing systems. You must have lived in the U.S. for the past three (3) years.

* All candidates will be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

* Competitive Salary and Benefits

* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

* Bonus Pay and Profit Sharing

* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

* 401(k) matching

* Health insurance

* Company paid Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible schedule

* Health savings account

* Vacation (10 days - increasing with years of service), Sick (5 days)

o (Days will be adjusted first year, based on date of hire)

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Parental leave

* Professional development assistance

* Tuition reimbursement

* Monday to Friday

* Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) to Cincinnati, OH 45206.

- Work Location: Hybrid schedule in Cincinnati, OH 45206.

CostQuest Associates is a broadband consulting firm offering a variety of specialized consulting services, GIS data, and application products. Our team utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions to design, develop, and implement economic models, applications, and geographic data to support the broadband telecommunications ecosystem. We are a small company with a large profile, in constant pursuit of new challenges to expand our competencies. Our customers range from Fortune 100 companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to government departments at the Federal and State levels. While we are proud of our accomplishments, we define ourselves by the courage to always do what's right and the resolve to leave no stone unturned. CostQuest Associates is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an office in Seattle, Washington, a presence in Washington, D.C., and a network of experts across the US.

CostQuest Associates services government clients and the broadband industry with services related to valuation, appraisal, public policy, engineering cost, and business planning. We excel in custom broadband telecommunication economics work and the creation of niche datasets and applications that enable companies and regulators to make effective, informed decisions, and allocate their capital more efficiently. Clients such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the US Department of Commerce have relied on our expertise to inform policy and regulatory decisions. In addition, our valuation and appraisal services support the tax and merger and acquisition initiatives for large services providers and other providers of broadband services.

CostQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on any protected basis. If you have a disability and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please let us know. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation to assist you in applying for an open position using our online system or completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any portion of the employment process. Please contact Betsy Thrush at bthrush@costquest.com if you need an accommodation or other assistance.

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