Data Engineer Analytics Consultant at MCKEE NIX AND ASSOCIATES, INC

As a Data Engineer / Analytics Consultant at McKee-Nix & Associates you will be responsible for building and maintaining data infrastructure pipelines and analytics solutions that support business operations sales strategy and decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teamssuch as sales operations and leadershipto translate data into insights that improve efficiency forecasting and growth across the companys plumbing and mechanical distribution business. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop maintain and optimize data pipelines (ETL / ELT) to integrate data from disparate systems (e.g. ERP CRM inventory sales).Build and maintain data warehouses or data lakes for efficient storage and retrieval of structured and semi-structured data.Model data to support business reporting analytics and predictive insights (forecasting sales inventory demand etc.).Implement data transformation processes standardize data definitions and enforce data quality and validation rules.Create dashboards reports and visualizations for business stakeholders (sales leadership operations finance) to surface key metrics and trends.Collaborate with sales and operations teams to identify analytics needs develop business intelligence solutions and support data-driven decision-making.Monitor data pipeline performance troubleshoot issues and ensure reliability and scalability.Establish data governance practices including documentation lineage tracking and data security standards.Train internal teams on data tools dashboards and analytics best practices.Stay current with industry trends data tools and best practices and recommend improvements to architecture and data processes.RequirementsBachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience).3 years of experience in data engineering analytics or a related role.Proficiency in SQL for data modeling and querying.Experience with data pipeline tools and frameworks (e.g. Python Apache Airflow or similar).Experience working with data storage technologies (data warehouses lakes cloud storage).Familiarity with BI / reporting tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau or similar).Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret business needs into technical data requirements.Excellent communication skills capable of bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience with data governance documentation and metadata management.BenefitsCompetitive base salary plus performance-based incentivesHealth dental and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchingGenerous paid time off: vacation sick leave and company holidaysFlexible work arrangements (hybrid or on-site depending on business needs)Professional development support: training certification reimbursement and analytics conferencesTravel reimbursement for any on-site business visits or engagementsOpportunities for career advancement into senior analytics data architecture or leadership rolesWellness support: mental health resources wellness stipend or gym benefitPaid parental / family leaveRequired Skills: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience). 3 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting advisory or professional services. Hands-on experience with security assessments architecture design and risk management. Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework CIS Controls). Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI-DSS) is preferred. Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) identity management encryption and network security. Excellent communication skills both technical and non-technical with experience presenting to executives and technical teams. Consulting mindset: strong problem-solving client-facing experience and ability to lead engagements. Certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC or equivalent are a plus. Key Skills Apache Hive,S3,Hadoop,Redshift,Spark,AWS,Apache Pig,NoSQL,Big Data,Data Warehouse,Kafka,Scala Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1