About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Data Engineer III opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We’re looking for a versatile Data Engineer with strong Alteryx expertise to help design, build, and support analytics automation and data integration solutions in a collaborative, cloud-based environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across ETL pipelines, system integrations, and operational support for reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analytics.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Alteryx workflows, applications, and macros
Build ETL and ELT processes that support analytics, reporting, forecasting, and financial operations
Develop and support integrations with platforms such as Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs
Implement secure authentication, error handling, and monitoring for data and system integrations
Support Alteryx Server environments across development, testing, and production
Work with cloud services and infrastructure components to help scale and maintain data solutions
Support forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and related financial workflows with accurate and reliable data
Troubleshoot workflow failures, data quality issues, and production incidents
Perform unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
Create and maintain documentation such as SOPs, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and troubleshooting playbooks
Support access management, security practices, and governance standards
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members
Contribute to platform releases, upgrades, change management, and continuous improvement efforts
Skills
3+ years of hands-on experience with Alteryx Designer, including workflows, macros, and automation
Experience with Alteryx Server, including scheduling, permissions, and monitoring
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience working with REST APIs and integration patterns
Solid understanding of ETL, data modeling, data warehousing, and data quality practices
Experience supporting cloud-based data solutions
Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Preferred Skills
Alteryx Designer certification
Experience with Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, or similar platforms
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git or Jenkins
Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, Aurora, S3, EC2, or RDS
Background in cost modeling, financial analytics, budgeting, or forecasting support
Experience with release management, environment upgrades, or structured change control
Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and lineage documentation
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow, and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building equitable opportunities throughout the hiring process and beyond.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $79 - $114 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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