Mindex is looking for a Data Engineer who enjoys building modern cloud-based data solutions that help organizations make smarter business decisions. In this role, you'll develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple business systems, and deliver reliable datasets that power analytics, reporting, automation, and internal AI initiatives.
You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand data needs, design practical solutions, and ensure data is accurate, accessible, and ready for decision-making. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex data challenges, writing clean and efficient code, and building dependable data platforms in Azure and Snowflake.
Compensation
$90,000 - $140,000
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, SQL, and Python.
- Build ETL and ELT processes that integrate data from enterprise applications, APIs, and third-party systems.
- Develop reliable datasets and data models that support reporting, business intelligence, automation, and AI initiatives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and data quality.
- Perform data validation, testing, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and trusted data.
- Document data flows, source-to-target mappings, and technical processes to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the organization's cloud data platform and engineering practices.
Requirements
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration.
- Experience working with Snowflake or another modern cloud data warehouse, including data modeling, transformations, and performance optimization.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory or a similar cloud-based orchestration tool, including pipeline orchestration and workflow management.
- Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage or similar cloud storage platforms.
- Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries, optimizing performance, and working with large datasets.
- Experience developing data solutions using Python.
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and dimensional modeling.
- Experience integrating data through APIs and working with JSON, XML, or similar data formats.
- Experience integrating enterprise SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Workday, GA4, Marketo, or similar business systems.
- Experience with dbt or similar modern data transformation frameworks.
- Experience supporting AI or machine learning initiatives through data engineering.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools while following responsible AI and security practices.
For more than 30 years, Mindex has helped organizations solve complex business challenges through custom software, cloud, data, and AI solutions. We combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative culture that empowers our employees to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact for our clients.
In our Product division, our teams have built platforms such as SchoolTool, Advanced Analytics, and our Integrations Platform from the ground up, while also supporting solutions like MTSS Edge and ClearTrack that help schools and organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Benefits
- Fully Remote Work Environment
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Mindex is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Physical Requirements/Conditions- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration.
- Experience with Snowflake or another modern cloud data warehouse (data modeling, transformations, performance optimization).
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory or similar cloud orchestration tool.
- Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage or similar cloud storage platforms.
- Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries and optimizing performance.
- Experience developing data solutions using Python.
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and dimensional modeling.
- Experience integrating data through APIs and working with JSON, XML, or similar formats.
- Experience integrating enterprise SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Workday, GA4, or Marketo.
- Experience with dbt or similar data transformation frameworks.
- Experience supporting AI or machine learning initiatives through data engineering.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools while following responsible AI and security practices.
What We Do
Mindex is an industry leader in software applications and development in Rochester, New York. For more than 25 years, Mindex has delivered on the needs of a variety of customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services. Mindex specializes in software development for large enterprise clients in the Rochester, NY area and for New York State K-12 schools. We are a rapidly growing organization expanding heavily into cloud app. development and modernizing our home-grown K-12 Student Management System, SchoolTool. SchoolTool leads the way as the most trusted web-based student management system in New York State. Designed specifically to meet NYS requirements and school districts, it provides secure access to real-time data and time-saving tools for K-12 school administrators, faculty, staff, and parents. Awards and Accolades: #1 Software Developer, 2022 - RBJ Book of Lists A Top 100 Company (#48) - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce #1 Best Company - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings Best Company Culture (top three winner) - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings Our Mission - With the brightest minds, unparalleled dedication, a passion for creating solutions, and thoughtful execution, we collaborate with our customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services. Our Vision - We will anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, inspire innovation, and cultivate relationships to create solutions. We are committed to connecting people, teams, and communities to make a difference and give back. Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, Trust, Gratitude
