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[Remote] Data Engineer

๐ŸŒ Remote ยท United States ๐Ÿ’ผ Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VAS, a URUS Group company, provides farm management software and information solutions that connect agricultural data. The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain Databricks-based data pipelines and datasets supporting reporting, analytics, and AI/ML workloads while improving performance, reliability, data quality, and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and datasets in Databricks using Python, Spark, and SQL
  • Develop and support batch and streaming data architectures for reporting, analytics, and AI/ML workloads
  • Troubleshoot and optimize Databricks and existing data integration processes for performance, reliability, and data latency
  • Support and enhance existing SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS solutions while contributing to ongoing platform modernization
  • Implement data quality checks, validation, cleansing, and data warehousing best practices across data pipelines and reporting environments
  • Integrate Databricks with enterprise applications, databases, and other data sources
  • Partner with business users, analysts, and IT teams to translate reporting and data needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through emerging data engineering practices, AI-assisted development tools, documentation, and ongoing learning

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including Python, Spark, and Delta Lake
  • Strong SQL Server and data warehousing experience, including T-SQL
  • Experience with SSIS and SSRS
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure; Microsoft Fabric is a plus
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools as part of the engineering workflow
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement

Company Overview

  • Alta Genetics creates value, builds trust, and delivers results of maximum herd performance and profitability. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Balzac, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.altagenetics.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Alta Genetics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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