Data Engineer II

Summary

Data Engineer II is a fully proficient, independent contributor responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reliable and scalable data solutions with minimal oversight. This role owns moderate‑to‑complex data pipelines and datasets, ensures analytical accuracy, and proactively identifies and resolves issues across data and reporting platforms within established architectural standards.

Location: Smyrna, GA (Near Battery Center)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain moderately complex data pipelines, datasets, and integrations.
• Independently analyze requirements and translate them into accurate, supportable technical solutions.
• Optimize queries, data models, and transformations for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Perform thorough data validation and ensure accuracy prior to deployment and reporting consumption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and reporting issues end‑to‑end without routine supervision.
• Apply development architecture and coding best practices consistently.
• Contribute to process improvements, standards, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to support business data and reporting needs.
• Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
• Thrive in a fast paced, schedule driven environment by effectively managing and pivoting between multiple complex workstreams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Decision Authority

• Makes design and implementation decisions within established architecture, standards, and priorities; escalates broader architectural or strategic changes as appropriate.

Competencies

Decision Making · Judgement · Productivity · Teamwork · Quality · Learning Agility · Accountability · Collaboration · Communication · Customer Focus · Work Environment Safety

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Solid experience with ETL development and data integration patterns.
• Working knowledge of dimensional modeling and reporting dependencies.
• Hands‑on experience developing or supporting enterprise analytics solutions, including data pipelines, centralized data platforms, and semantic models.
• Strong understanding of business intelligence concepts such as dataset design, data modeling, refresh behavior, and report dependencies.
• Experience supporting and maintaining enterprise reporting solutions in a production environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and version control.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent education and experience.

3–6 years of relevant experience.

Communication & Comprehension

Ability to read, understand, and apply written materials such as policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non‑technical audiences.

Analytical & Numerical Skills

Ability to work with numerical data and perform basic calculations, including percentages, proportions, and comparisons, as needed to support job responsibilities.

Problem‑Solving & Judgment

Ability to analyze practical problems, evaluate relevant information, and determine appropriate solutions in situations with limited standardization. Able to interpret instructions presented in written, verbal, visual, or scheduled formats. Demonstrates effective organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally and audibly. The employee may occasionally be required to stand or walk and lift up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.