AKIRA Senior Data Engineer
In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 35+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.
AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position
Senior Data Engineer and BI Specialist
Location
Chicago, IL (On-site)
Overview:
The Senior Data Engineer and BI Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, managing our BI platforms, and ensuring the availability of accurate and actionable data insights. This role requires a hands-on expert who can work independently to handle the entire data lifecycle.
Essential Functions:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory to integrate and transform data from multiple sources
- Develop and manage Power BI dashboards and reports to provide insights to stakeholders
- Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation
- Implement and manage indexing strategies to enhance database performance
- Utilize Python for data processing, automation, and advanced analytics tasks
- Maintain automation jobs on Linux VM machines
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all data platforms
- Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to ensure high availability and performance
- Collaborate with business users to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, and analytics
- Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and SQL
- Strong experience with Python for data processing and automation
- In-depth knowledge of database management, indexing strategies, and query optimization
- Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and big data technologies
- Proficient in working with Linux systems, including using command-line tools and performing system administration tasks
The Ideal Candidate Has/Is:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
- Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional work ethic and motivation to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Outstanding organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and diligent task follow-through
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast - paced, dynamic environment
- Highly collaborative, responsive team player
Diversity & Inclusion:
At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.
Benefits and Perks:
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.
Job Type: Full Time