GIS Data Engineer

Job purpose

The purpose of the Data Engineer is to migrate and convert data from foreign data models into our proprietary 3-GIS data model. In addition to data conversion, the data engineer supports existing 3-GIS accounts with data changes for system corrections and upgrade requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• responsible for supporting data migrations and data conversions from disparate systems into the 3-GIS Data Model.
• oversee data mapping exercises and work closely with customers to understand their data models and to provide mapping between systems.
• employ a variety of tools including but not limited to Python Scripting, Database Scripting languages such as SQL, advanced knowledge of ESRI applications, FME workbenches and internally developed tools, as the assignment dictates.
• exhibit strong communication skills to ensure customer understanding of data migrations and conversions and must work with various team members such as Solutions Engineers, Data Technicians, Sales Executives and Project Managers to ensure project success.
• must be detail oriented and maintain proper time management as projects generally have specific timelines and milestones required for project success
• ability to provide references for users by writing and maintaining documentation
• design, develop, and test data transformation, extraction, and migration activities.
• prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• perform tasks efficiently while validating methodology.
• interact directly (face-to-face and remotely) with clients and project teams
• provide best practice recommendations during data mapping and project exercises.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• 1+ year of experience with managed telecommunications databases
• 3+ years of experience in data conversion, data mapping, and data analysis
• 3+ years of experience using ESRI, FME, or a combination of both
• Intermediate database experience including SQL relationship statements
• Intermediate Programming/Report Analysis experience
• Communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Deadline driven, ability to work independently as well as a team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data conversion, data mapping, and data analysis
• Experience working with and authoring Python
• Experience with telecommunications networks
• Basic 3-GIS data model or application experience

Working conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role requires routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. This role may require up to 25% travel, both domestically and internationally.

Physical requirements

The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

This is a largely sedentary role.

Direct reports

This position is not a supervisory position. Data Engineers report to the Data Services Production Manager.