Data Engineer

Alpha Resources LLC is building Nexus, a consolidated data warehouse designed to deliver dependable data and reporting across Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and other business functions. This Data Engineer role focuses on production-grade pipelines and warehouse infrastructure that turn complex source systems into business-ready analytics. The position is hybrid from Stevensville, MI, with remote options available, plus occasional travel.

In this role, you will integrate and model data from core operational platforms, keep ingestion and performance stable, and support evolving source changes while translating business needs into practical technical solutions. Collaboration includes documenting processes and maintaining code through established development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reliable, production-grade data pipelines and warehouse infrastructure.
• Integrate data from ERP, CRM, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop data models, reporting layers, and business-ready analytics.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage source-system changes.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Document processes and maintain code using established development workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines or data warehouses.
• Strong SQL and Python skills, with hands-on Databricks experience.
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling, ELT pipeline design, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience developing reporting and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Codex or Claude Code.

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• Databricks
• Git
• GitHub
• CI/CD

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience owning a data platform end to end.
• Databricks or Microsoft data engineering certification.
• Experience with Fivetran, Azure PostgreSQL, or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Familiarity with ERP, CRM, manufacturing, finance, or multi-site business operations.

Role Fit

• Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently through ambiguity.
• Focus on practical solutions and clear communication of technical details to technical and nontechnical teams.
• Backgrounds may include data engineering, analytics engineering, software engineering, or technical analyst roles.

Location & Travel

• Preferred locations: Stevensville, Michigan; UK or Scotland.
• Remote candidates based in the U.S., UK, or Ireland will also be considered.
• Occasional travel expected to be less than 10%; preferred willingness to travel is listed as 25%.
• Candidates must have authorization to work in their country of employment and be able to travel to other countries.

Salary: USD 80,000 - 115,000 per year.

During recruitment, candidates may be asked to complete a cognitive ability test. As part of the application process, you will be asked whether you are willing to take this test.