Pima County · 19 hours ago
Data Engineer I - Information Technology
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $89K/yr
4+ years expPima County's Information Technology Department is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of Data Engineer I. The candidate will provide technical and analytical support for application systems, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of databases and reporting solutions.
GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participates in the development of database requirements and design specifications
Implements database changes based on application development or enhancements
Utilizes database management systems (DBMS) software, application software, and other software related to DBMS administration
Monitors DBMS security using appropriate protocols
Works with system administration of database servers to assist in function optimally with the DBMS
Writes and maintains database documentation appropriate to area of assignment
Develops custom or ad hoc reports using industry-standard tools
Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County
Supports the maintenance and basic operation of relational databases across assigned platforms
Assists in gathering database requirements and contributing to design specifications
Creates simple database objects based on established models and performs routine data updates or changes
Assists with installing or upgrading database-related software under supervision
Monitors database security following established procedures and escalates issues as needed
Performs routine system administration tasks on database servers to support performance and reliability
Drafts and updates technical documentation with guidance from senior engineers
Monitors storage utilization and participates in backup, archiving, and recovery activities as directed
Generates basic custom or ad hoc reports using standard reporting tools
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical trade school with a major in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems (MIS), or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
Four years of work experience in software development and maintenance
One year of work experience in the development and maintenance of database systems
Two years of experience with Pima County in a Data Analyst II position or closely related classification as determined by the department head
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
Preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience with planning and creating new applications to completion and working on data layer/business logic/UI
Minimum one (1) year experience with using Git for version control and Jira for issue tracking and project management
Minimum one (1) year experience working with deployment pipelines
Minimum one (1) year experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Snowflake
Minimum one (1) year experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense, or Business Object
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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