data engineer

Tasks

• Assess and troubleshoot applications software
• Communicate the business and technical benefits of the analytic solution to both business and technical audiences
• Conduct research regarding availability and suitability of data
• Coordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
• Design methods of collecting and processing data to answer specific research questions
• Develop queries and logic to generate reports
• Discover trends and patterns within large amounts of information
• Document data access rules
• Extract information from unstructured sets of data
• Prepare plan to maintain software
• Research data collection and administration policy
• Upgrade and maintain software
• Operate database management systems to analyze data
• Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
• Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules
• Develop policies and procedures for network access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models

Computer and technology knowledge

• Cloud
• HTML
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• MySQL
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dedication
• Innovation
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Quick learner