Data Engineer-Integration Specialist

Company Description With a workforce of over 25,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description Data Engineering at the City is a unique opportunity for meaningful, exciting work and professional development using state-of-the art technologies and software development best practices. This is a position on a diverse team of engineers, analysts, and GIS specialists, contributing to developing, maintaining, and optimizing our data pipelines and integration strategies, assisting departments and agencies in innovating, and enhancing the City’s service to its residents. The data engineer/integration specialist will develop an intimate understanding of the City’s diverse data and contribute to improving the City’s data engineering infrastructure, pipelines, models, and integrations. The team uses a blend of open source, custom developed and off-the-shelf tools, including Python, Bash, SQL, DBT, GIS, Docker, Terraform, Apache Airflow, Jenkins, Postgres, PostGIS, AWS, GitHub, Github actions, MuleSoft as an iPaaS and SAS API providers like ArcGIS Online and CARTO. Some prominent services the team is responsible for include DataBridge, OIT’s enterprise data warehouse, AIS, the City’s custom address information systems which supports public address search and internal geocoding, and Databridge-Airflow, a custom workflow generator and orchestrator for departmental integrations ( https://metadata.phila.gov/ ) and open data publishing (https://opendataphilly.org/ ). Some examples of OIT’s commitment to serving the public through the effective and innovative integration of City open data include: https://Atlas.phila.gov https://property.phila.gov https://Openmaps.phila.gov https://streetsmartphl.phila.gov/ www.phila.gov/solarmap www.phila.gov/stressmap We are looking for a candidate who is not only technically skilled but also passionate about leveraging data to improve City operations and community life. This team is fundamental to the innovation of City services that directly affect residents. If you are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation, efficiency, service-oriented work and data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply. Essential Functions

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Geography/GIS, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered. • Demonstrated experience in data engineering or a similar role, with a focus on data management/integration/ETL/ELT. • Proven track record with Python, SQL, and database management. • Experience with working with modern data engineering tech stack. • Familiarity with development of custom ETL/CI/CD tools and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Previous work in a public sector or large organization setting is a plus. Competencies:

Additional Information Salary cannot exceed $95,605 We’re interested in hiring the best possible candidate for the role. We recognize that experience, education, and qualifications can be attained in a variety of ways and that many skillsets are transferable. If you feel you’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to apply. Please include:

• Resume • A cover letter Please note: Applications will not be considered without a cover letter. Did you know?

● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities ● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

● Generous retirement savings options are available

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated. The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website:

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