Senior Data Engineer

What We Can Achieve Together: The Senior Data Engineer focuses on the development of analytics-oriented data models and data ingestion pipelines related to three core data domains: Conservation Effectiveness, Finance, and Human Resources. The Senior Data Engineer plans, manages, and performs data engineering tasks within a focused set of data domains to provide quality data to those who need it for decision-making. They analyze and document end user and technology-user business requirements for data projects with wide range of complexity at varying levels of impact on organization-wide initiatives. They design and develop new, complex technology systems and solutions according to system requirements following TNC methodology and development best practices. The Senior Data Engineer acts as a lead technologist on technology application maintenance projects related to application upgrades, conversion and modifications. They perform tasks assigned as required to complete project including design, development, running specific programs, generating reports and analyzing results. They provide support for production problems as assigned. They also act as a final quality assurance analyst to conduct peer reviews and validate programmer analyst work done for moderately complex matters. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Create data pipelines to ingest data from Workday and the conservation Hub into a shared data lake for future analysis. Utilize fact/dimension design principles to design, build, and maintain datamarts across three core data domains: Conservation Effectiveness, Finance, and Human Resources. Work with Data Governance to ensure data in the above domains are properly registered in master data management systems and data catalogs, where applicable. Gather requirements for new data attributes in collaboration with Analytics, Data Governance, and end users. Ensure access to sensitive data is restricted and masking is applied where needed. Produce data structure documentation for both technical and business audiences. Provide support for production problems as assigned. Act as Project or Technical Lead as assigned. Develop accurate project plans with realistic estimations and provide technical expertise to team members and users to help resolve complex project-related problems. We're Looking for You: Looking for a data job with meaning? Come help The Nature Conservancy measure the effectiveness of its global conservation efforts! We're looking for experienced data engineering professionals who want to flex their engineering and modeling skills in SQL, Python, and Databricks in the areas of conservation effectiveness, finance, and HR. If you are a detail oriented, responsible team-player passionate about building data pipelines and modeling data for reporting, then you are the type of person we are looking for! We are looking for a talented Senior Data Engineer to come join our fast-paced, fun and rewarding agile team of professionals performing full lifecycle software development and operational support. Come join our team and be a part of an organization that creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience: Experience using Databricks for data ingestion and curation. Experience with Workday financial and/or Workday HR data. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field and three years of experience in programming and systems design OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Three years of experience in data engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Five or more years of experience in SQL, including experience with advanced topics such as window functions, subqueries, and traversing multiple layers of many-to-many joins. Two or more years of experience working with financial general ledger data Three or more years of experience in Python using data-focused packages (PySpark, Pandas, or similar). Three or more years of fact/dimension modeling experience. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $77,920.00 – $125,732.00. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people." What We Bring: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here. We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.