Data Engineer
Job Description
KUBRA is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Product Development - Business Intelligence team in Tempe, focusing on scalable data infrastructure and cloud-based pipelines to support reliable processing, reporting, and actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate scalable cloud pipelines and ETL workflows to enable BI and reporting capabilities
- Develop and maintain data infrastructure across SQL Server, AWS, and cloud platforms
- Construct, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines using PySpark, Databricks, SQL, and cloud services
- Create analytics-optimized data models for analytics, warehousing, and reporting use cases
- Collaborate with BI Analysts to manage client reporting requirements and support data-driven insights
- Automate manual data processes to boost efficiency, consistency, and data quality
- Maintain and enhance existing data infrastructure, pipelines, and reporting data flows
- Document data infrastructure, pipelines, models, and processes with the product Technical Writer
- Partner with Product, BI, Engineering, and Data Analytics teams to ensure reliable reporting and analytics
- Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of data systems and processes
- Stay current with modern data engineering technologies, including Databricks, PySpark, cloud platforms, data modeling, and streaming tools
- Participate in client-facing sessions as needed, including design discussions, technical presentations, and training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, Data Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of cloud data engineering experience on a major cloud platform, preferably AWS
- Hands-on experience building data pipelines in cloud environments
- Demonstrable experience with PySpark
- Hands-on experience with Databricks
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases
- Hands-on knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and BI reporting concepts
- Experience designing data models that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence use cases
- Familiarity with BI tools and reporting environments such as Power BI or Tableau
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing ETL or data pipeline processes
- Experience with streaming data tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or similar technologies is a plus
- Experience documenting technical processes, data infrastructure, and pipeline logic
- Ability to participate in occasional client-facing design sessions, presentations, or training as needed
Technologies
- SQL Server
- AWS
- PySpark
- Databricks
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Kafka
- Kinesis
Benefits
- Competitive pay with annual performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options
- Paid vacation and sick days, plus a paid day off for your birthday
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning and education reimbursement
- Free premium Headspace membership
- On-site fitness center at the Tempe office
- Fully stocked refreshment stations with drinks and snacks
- Tickets at Work discounts and memberships
Strengths that Shine in This Role
- Strong problem-solving mindset with emphasis on data quality and reliability
- Ability to translate BI needs into scalable technical solutions
- Clear communication and professionalism when collaborating with internal teams and clients
- Collaborative approach across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Influence, conflict management, and productive technical discussions
- Proactive, self-directed, and capable of independent, results-focused work
- Strong organization and time management to balance multiple priorities
- Resilience in troubleshooting and supporting business-critical reporting
- Willingness to share knowledge, document work, and contribute to team cohesion
Skills That Matter in This Role
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
- 3–5 years of cloud data engineering on a major cloud platform, preferably AWS
- Hands-on experience building data pipelines in cloud environments
- Proficiency with PySpark
- Experience with Databricks
- Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and BI concepts
- Experience designing analytics-friendly data models
- Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing ETL/data pipelines
- Experience with streaming tools such as Kafka or Kinesis is a plus
- Documentation of technical processes and pipeline logic
- Ability to participate in client-facing design sessions, presentations, or training as needed
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses recognizing impact
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Comprehensive health benefits plus savings options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and your birthday
- Two paid volunteer days each year
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning and education reimbursement
- Free premium Headspace membership for mental wellness
- On-site fitness facilities at the Tempe office
- Refreshments and snacks at the office
- Exclusive discounts through Tickets at Work