Senior Data Engineer

Introduction:

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? 

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. 

And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. 

Job Summary  

The Senior FP&A Data Engineer develops and maintains efficient data flows to ensure availability, accuracy and security of information across all active databases used for PowerBI dashboards. The role is pivotal in securing a robust, efficient data architecture indispensable for providing accurate and timely business insights while ensuring highest levels of data security, 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform regular data updates for a handful of currently manual database update processes, with a view to fully automate them where possible 
• Troubleshoot data update issues across all databases and scripts currently in use 
• Review the current landscape of active databases and data flows to identify and fix inefficiencies, inaccuracies and security risks 
• Centralize and optimize data flows, ensuring all processes feeding PowerBI models are efficient, transparent and well documented 
• Develop a set of additional controls for monitoring execution timelines and accuracy of all data updates 
• Migrate a number of highly complex legacy data flows into Synapse to enable decommissioning of Alteryx 
• Continuously improve the data infrastructure while adhering to security and regulatory compliance norms 
• Define data governance policies in cooperation with FP&A VP
• Collaborate with FP&A Business Partners and business teams to expand data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision making across the organization
• Support various operational improvement projects as required 

Technical Skills / Competencies  

• Python 
• SQL 
• Azure Data Factory 
• Synapse 
• BigQuery 
• MongoDB 
• Alteryx 
• Airflow 
• NetSuite (or similar accounting software) 
• PowerBI 

Education & Experience  

• At least 8 years of experience in data engineering 
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field 
• Proficiency with data processing frameworks and tools 
• Experience in building and maintaining reliable ETLs
• Ability to work with various data storage solutions and cloud platforms, including optimization of data storage and retrieval
• Experience implementing governance processes
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for accurate, high-quality work 

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.

• Bring Your Best Self
  We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
• See it. Own it. Solve it.
  We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
• Together We’re Better
  We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.

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