Senior Data Engineer - Analytics & BI

• Charlotte, NC (hybrid position – 3 days/week in office) • 1-year contract with potential for extension or full-time conversion. • Work authorization required now and in future. No visa sponsorship available. • No Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements. W-2 only. Brooksource is searching for an exceptional Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about data, analytics, and innovation to join our Fortune 500 Energy & Utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dynamic team that values continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering impactful data solutions. You’ll work across multiple domains including our new Metering initiative and established domains like Billing and Accounts Receivable, contributing to critical business intelligence and data engineering efforts while supporting our multi-year AWS Redshift Cloud Migration. This role is perfect for someone who: • Does data work for fun, not just as a job • Thrives on solving ambiguous, complex problems • Loves learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with others • Takes ownership and delivers results without needing hand-holding • Is energized by high-pressure challenges and goes above and beyond RESPONSIBILITIES: Data Engineering & Architecture (35%) • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, Dagster, and modern orchestration tools • Build robust data architectures that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence needs • Develop ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from multiple source systems into our data warehouse • Optimize data models for performance, reliability, and scalability • Support AWS Redshift namespace migration efforts, including pipeline migration and validation • Collaborate with the Data Engineering Pod to establish and maintain best practices Business Intelligence & Analytics (35%) • Design and build advanced Power BI reports and dashboards with a focus on performance and user experience • Develop Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate) to enhance self-service analytics and automation • Analyze data to uncover insights, identify trends, and answer complex business questions • Ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and provide data-driven recommendations • Translate ambiguous business problems into actionable analytical solutions • Present findings and insights to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and storytelling Collaboration & Leadership (20%) • Work across Billing, Accounts Receivable, Metering, and Customer Engagement domains • Run stakeholder meetings independently—gathering requirements, presenting solutions, and taking detailed notes • Teach and mentor team members on technical concepts, tools, and best practices • Present technical deep dives and training sessions to the team • Participate actively in weekly domain meetings and monthly pod meetings • Collaborate with team members on code reviews, troubleshooting, and problem-solving Project Management & Documentation (10%) • Track all work in JIRA with clear tasks, updates, and status reporting • Document code, data pipelines, reports, and processes thoroughly for team continuity • Maintain version control using GitHub with proper branching, commits, and collaboration practices • Deliver projects on time and communicate proactively about progress, blockers, and risks • Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must-Have Technical Skills: • 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or analytics • Expert-level SQL skills (complex queries, window functions, CTEs, query optimization, stored procedures) • Python programming for data engineering, automation, and analytics • Data orchestration tools (Dagster strongly preferred; Airflow, Prefect, or similar also acceptable) • AWS experience including S3, Redshift, and cloud data architectures • Power BI development with advanced DAX, data modeling, and performance optimization • GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and repository management • Data pipeline development from source systems to analytics platforms • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL/ELT patterns Highly Desired Skills: • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) development experience • Experience with ISU (Industry Solution for Utilities) or utility industry data • AWS Redshift migration or cloud data migration projects • Billing, Accounts Receivable, or Metering domain knowledge • Data quality frameworks and automated validation/testing • CI/CD pipelines for data and BI deployments • dbt (data build tool) for transformation workflows Required Soft Skills & Attributes: • Proactive and self-driven — you identify problems and solve them without waiting for direction • Exceptional communication skills — perfect English (written and verbal), able to present complex ideas clearly • Highly organized — manages multiple priorities, tracks work meticulously, meets deadlines consistently • Team player — collaborates openly, shares knowledge, and supports teammates • Curious and analytical — loves asking “why,” digging into data, and uncovering insights • Comfortable with ambiguity — thrives when given complex, open-ended problems to solve • Reliable and dependable — delivers on commitments, even under pressure • Passionate about learning — stays current with new tools, techniques, and industry trends • High energy and positive attitude — brings enthusiasm and motivation to the team • Goes above and beyond — consistently exceeds expectations and takes initiative IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: You are the perfect fit if you: • Wake up excited to solve data problems and build elegant solutions • Have a proven track record of delivering complex projects independently • Love teaching others and seeing your teammates succeed • Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments • Constantly ask “what if?” and “why?” when analyzing data • Take pride in writing clean, documented, maintainable code • Enjoy presenting to stakeholders and translating technical concepts into business value - Are comfortable saying “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out” • Believe in the power of collaboration and shared knowledge • Want to make a measurable impact on business outcomes through data YOU MIGHT NOT BE A FIT IF YOU: • Prefer strictly defined tasks with step-by-step instructions • Are uncomfortable with ambiguity or changing priorities • Need frequent check-ins and supervision • Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating • Are content with “good enough” instead of striving for excellence • Avoid documentation or knowledge sharing • Struggle with tight deadlines or high-pressure situations Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.