Data Engineer– MMI Direct, Remote position
Are you interested in making a difference in the world by helping nonprofits fulfill their missions? Do you like working as part of a team in a high-energy environment?
MMI Direct (a division of the PMG Family), a direct marketing data management firm in Columbia, MD, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Engineer with Developer competencies to work with our nonprofit clients and their creative agencies on direct marketing fundraising programs. At MMI, you’ll get to work with top national and regional nonprofit brands dedicated to saving lives, protecting the environment, finding cures and more.
The position involves collaborating with account managers, data brokers, clients and co-workers to create and modify programs based on client needs and job specifications. You will develop and maintain applications using SQL and other coding languages in database and other applications.
The position requires a proficiency (5+ years) of programming with a strong emphasis on SQL SSDT (SSIS,SSRS). Skills in the following areas are required: create and modify tables including indexes; update and delete data; date and string handling functions; CTE’s and temp tables; creation and modification of stored procedures; data conversion between various data formats.
The Data Engineer is expected to have knowledge of other programming languages which may include: Python, VB, C++, and Excel macros. Experience with scheduler software such as VisualCron as well as data quality software such as Precisely or Firstlogic is a plus.
The Data Engineer will coordinate the testing of new or updated programs; analyze and revise programs as needed to increase efficiencies; develop and maintain documentation of programs developed and revised; organize and effectively manage workload demands. The ideal candidate recognizes how to identify opportunities to improve quality assurance and increase process efficiencies.
Education and Experience:
5 years of related experience
Bachelor degree in computer science or a related field preferred
Candidates must have exceptional time management and organizational skills and a positive and personable manner, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. Attention to detail is a must. Competence in Microsoft Office and Teams is required. Must be eager to work on a team and independently in a fully remote environment, and perform all other duties as assigned by management.
MMI Direct is a division of the PMG Family. PMG is an Employee-Owned Company of highly motivated and committed people who pursue operational excellence and provide exceptional service to our clients every day. The PMG family of companies meets on-site three times a year. This full-time position offers flexibility around core workday hours, and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k, along with professional development opportunities. Candidates from the following states in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred: (DC, FL, MA, MD, NC, NH, PA, SC, or VA)
Classified: Exempt
Travel Requirement: Less than 10%
The Data Engineer may be expected to participate at our primary annual industry conference held at National Harbor, MD. The PMG Family requires on-site participation at our All Hands meetings that occur 3 times per year.