Data Engineer

Overview: 

Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence, and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience.  Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite marketplace for technology professionals to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.  We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.  

Pax8 not only continuously wins numerous awards in our field but we have time and again been voted among the best places to work in Denver. We are committed to our goal of being the #1 employer of choice! 

Position Summary:  

The Data Engineer I helps to develop systems that collect, transform, store, and manage data for end users, involving the routine application of well-documented techniques. They work with technical leaders to prepare detailed plans, generally spanning several weeks, and conduct simple investigative analyses and tests. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Learns coding techniques/standards and applies them to their work. (20%) 

• Define, build, test, and implement scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL. (20%) 

• Transforms data to support varied use cases. (20%) 

• Optimizes existing data pipelines and improves existing code quality. (20%) 

• Writes unit and integration tests. (10%) 

• Works collaboratively with peers to solve pressing data issues. (5%) 

• Participates in on-call rotation. (5%) 

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies: 

• At least one (1) to three (3) years of relevant data engineering experience. 

• Intermediate experience with the Python programming language. 

• Intermediate experience with SQL. 

• Experience with Data Modeling. 

• Exposure to a JVM language. 

• Exposure to Apache Spark or other distributed processing engines. 

• Exposure to Apache Kafka or other stream processing frameworks. 

• Exposure to Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, or other similar infrastructure tooling. 

• Exposure to job orchestration and/or ETL tools such as Airflow, Prefect, Glue, Talend, or Informatica. 

• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 

• Exposure to analytical databases such as Redshift, Athena, Big Query, and Presto. 

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 

• Ability to actively seek new ways to grow using both formal and informal development challenges. 

• Ability to effectively absorb and apply peer feedback. 

Required Education & Certifications: 

B.A./B.S. in a related field or equivalent work experience. 

Compensation:

Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $93,000 to $115,000 or more depending on experience.

Will you now or in the future require Pax8 to commence (“sponsor”) or transfer an immigration case (such as an H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, etc.) to employ you, commonly known as “sponsorship”? Please note, Pax8 currently is unable to consider applicants who require the sponsorship of a new employment-based visa or the transfer of an existing employment-based visa for this position. Pax8 remains committed to complying with all legal requirements and thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Expected Closing Date: 3/7/2025

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