Data Analytics Engineer

About the role

PTR Global is hiring a Data Analytics Engineer to build and maintain data systems in a direct client environment. You will manage the full software development lifecycle while collaborating directly with internal stakeholders to support testing, production deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop software and produce all required SDLC documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews with internal client teams.
• Support project testing phases and manage production cutover.
• Provide warranty support for delivered data solutions.
• Communicate technical logic and project decisions to diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in data infrastructure and management.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation using pandas, pyarrow, or pyspark.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and using orchestration tools like Airflow, dbt, or Prefect.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with data lake and warehouse architectures such as S3, Athena, and Delta Lake.
• Expertise in data modeling including star schemas, snowflake schemas, and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with data quality maintenance, including validation, deduplication, and anomaly detection.
• Proficiency with Git for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX starting day one.

Skills & tools

• Python (pandas, pyarrow, pyspark)
• Orchestration (Airflow, dbt, Prefect)
• Cloud (AWS, Snowflake, S3, Athena)
• Architecture (Delta Lake, Dimensional Modeling)
• DevOps (Git, CI/CD)

Practical notes

This is a direct client opportunity with no implementation partners involved. Local candidates in Austin are preferred. Full-time consultants are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits. Final compensation is based on market labor costs, candidate credentials, and role complexity.