[Eril-l] Job Posting: Data Engineer at The Seattle Public Library

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Apply at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3967919/data-engineer


Position Description

Invitation to Compete #24-23: Data Engineer


Central Library – Information Technology Division
Regular, FLSA-exempt, full-time, hybrid position

80 hours per pay period

Annual Salary: $113,399 - $137,892

This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A
pay period is two weeks.

This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library's
employees. This recruitment will be open until the position is filled. This
position has been reposted to secure additional applicants.  Please read
the 'How to Apply' section below.  If you previously applied, you do not
need to re-apply.



Overview

The Seattle Public Library’s mission is to bring people, information and
ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a
city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we
have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class
library system with 27 locations.

The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a
healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual
freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and
confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and
innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's
Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge,
quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and
transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched
individually and organizationally because of our diversity and growth
mindset. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.

If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites
you to apply for the Data Engineer position.

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and
architecting enterprise data warehouse and data repositories in support of
analytics and enterprise system integration. This role involves
implementing robust, reliable, and extensible systems to collect and store
data from various sources. You will also be responsible for developing and
maintaining data integrations, partnering with customers for data reporting
support, and participating in enterprise system implementations with third
party vendors.

Secondary responsibilities include maintaining, configuring, and managing
database systems that support business operations. In addition to ensuring
data accuracy, the ideal candidate will need to create and maintain
database backups, troubleshoot database errors, and monitor system
performance.

You will work closely with technical staff to support key library
operations including the integrated library system (ILS), circulation
systems, various business functions on-prem and SaaS, and key data
reporting capabilities.

Job Responsibilities


   - Create, manage, and architect enterprise data warehouse and data
   repositories in support of analytics and enterprise system integration.
   - Design and develop data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data
   from multiple sources into a central data warehouse or data store.
   - Implement data quality checks, data cleansing, and transformation
   processes to ensure data is accurate, complete, and consistent.
   - Create, manage, and architect APIs for data integration.
   - Manage vendor relationships and support enterprise system
   implementations with third party vendors.
   - Write server-side applications in C#/.NET.
   - Write web applications using ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS.
   - Expert understanding of SIP protocol for ILS messaging services.

Qualifications


   - A high school diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) is required.
   Post-secondary education and/or relevant work experience will be considered
   in determining candidate competitiveness. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer
   Science or related field is strongly preferred.
   - 5+ years of data warehouse experience.
   - 5+ years of database management experience.
   - 3+ years of data integration experience.
   - 3+ years of C#/.NET experience.
   - Experience in managing vendor relationships and supporting enterprise
   systems.
   - Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
   - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
   - Experience working in an Agile environment.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the qualifications are asked to submit the following
items at Job Opportunities | City of Seattle (governmentjobs.com)
<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3967919/data-engineer>

   1. Online application with complete responses to the supplemental
   questions.
   2. A cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience
   meet those required for the position.
   3. Current resume that summarizes relevant education, professional
   experience, training and skills.

Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and complete
online application will not be considered. Supplemental questions answered
with “See resume/cover letter” will also not be considered.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written
communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of
application materials. The employment history detailed in your application
materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental
questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to
the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive
candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more
interviews.

The full salary range for this position is $113,399-$137,892 annually.



The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including
vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life,
and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More
information about employee benefits is available on the City's website
at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and
covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle
Public Library, please send an email to job.applications at spl.org. The
Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations
are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal
history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as
part of the application process.
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