Principal Data Engineer

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes and methodologies to satisfy corporate data movements across various environments.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide ongoing support for the existing ETL processes, procedures, as well as the ability to design, code and deploy new ETL packages to support application and business needs.
2. Develop an effective working relationship with Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, and others in designing, developing and implementing robust data movement solutions.
3. Demonstrate the ability to translate business rules into ETL code while adhering to best ETL development and design practices.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in SQL language, as well as working knowledge of common transformation methodologies, techniques, and tools.
5. Mentor other Data Engineers.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or relevant work experience.
2. Advanced degree in IT (Preferred).
3. 5+ years documented experience with ETL Tools (e.g. Informatica, Data Stage, SSIS, etc.).
4. Must be detail-oriented.
5. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
6. Exercise self-control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure.
7. Continually striving to gather current knowledge and information relevant to business needs in order to achieve results.
8. Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
9. Actively exchange ideas with others and build on their ideas to identify new solutions.
10. Able to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude.
11. Ability to initiate action and build relationships within the IT department.

Physical Requirements:

Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen. Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

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