Senior Data Engineer, Information Technology
Key Skills for This Role
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Data Platform & Engineering
Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines and integrations
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes for structured and semi-structured data, including orchestration and documentation
Ingest, transform, and integrate structured and unstructured data into centralized data platforms (warehouse/lakehouse)
Build reusable code and automation to streamline data processing and management
Cloud Modernization & Architecture
Lead and support migration of on-prem SQL Server workloads to Azure/Microsoft Fabric
Participate in data architecture decisions, standards, and platform/tool selection
Maintain and optimize performance, reliability, and monitoring across cloud and hybrid environments
Analytics, Reporting & Business Support
Develop and support data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and business operations
Produce dashboards and reports; communicate insights to stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with IT and business teams to solve key data challenges
Governance, Quality & Security
Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring controls; perform root cause analysis
Establish and support data governance practices to ensure integrity and business value
Champion data security, compliance, and adherence to company guidelines
Drive Power BI/Fabric governance, including semantic models and workspace management
What You'll Gain
Opportunity to lead enterprise-level cloud and data modernization initiatives
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools (Azure Fabric, Power BI, AI-enabled analytics)
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across IT and business functions
Ability to influence data strategy, governance, and platform direction
Career growth within a stable, impact-driven organization
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in data engineering or development with increasing responsibility
Proven experience building and evolving data platforms and supporting business decision-making
Industry experience in Real Estate, Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech preferred
Technical Expertise
Strong experience designing, integrating, securing, monitoring, and optimizing data platforms
Experience with APIs for system integration and data exchange
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for analytics, automation, or solution development
Technical Skills
- Azure Data Platform: SQL Server Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse, Dataverse, Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Fabric Warehouse, Data Factory)
- Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric
- Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Power Query, DAX
- Business Applications: Microsoft 365 (O365, SharePoint, OneDrive), VSTO/C# .NET Add-ins
- Development & DevOps: GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Visual Studio, Power BI Deployment Pipelines, Monday.com
Additional Expectations
Ability to travel up to 5% as needed
Core Competencies
Data Engineering – Designs and optimizes scalable data pipelines and integrations.
Data Modeling – Applies relational and dimensional modeling principles for analytics.
Data Quality & Governance – Ensures data integrity through quality controls and governance practices.
Problem Solving – Analyzes complex data issues and implements effective solutions.
Cloud Platforms – Demonstrates working knowledge of modern cloud data environments.
Collaboration – Partners with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
Communication – Communicates technical concepts and insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to enhance processes and data capabilities.
Our Values
We work as a family, investing in each other, worthy causes, and the communities we serve.
We have integrity in all that we do; we embrace differences and treat others with kindness and respect.
We believe that, with teamwork, we can accomplish anything and pursue inventive solutions for our clients.
Work Authorization
No visa sponsorship available
Compensation
- Compensation for this position is determined based on factors such as education, qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location.
- Indianapolis, IN: $97,000 – $118,000 (midpoint: $106,000)
- Boston, MA: $118,000 – $143,000 (midpoint: $129,000)
About CREA, LLC
Affordable housing investment company and LIHTC syndicator serving investors and developers nationwide.
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