Plotly Dash Skills: Utilize data analytics software – Python, Pandas, and Dash to perform data collection, processing, analysis and visualization on a variety of datasets.
Company: Region 1 Planning Council
Title: Junior Data Engineer
Category: Full time
Location: Rockford, IL, USA
Experience: Junior level
Application: Link to apply
Job Summary. The Junior Data Engineer will contribute to the development, maintenance, and oversight of software applications, encompassing both frontend and backend (database) systems. A significant portion of this role will also involve leveraging data analytics software to perform research, analysis, and visualization derived from diverse databases.
Illustrative Essential Job Functions. The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this position. The list is not exhaustive or restrictive, and other duties may be assigned.
Full-Stack Software Development
· Assist in the development of new application features, involving both frontend and backend integration.
· Develop and maintain APIs to direct and organize the transfer of data between frontend and backend systems.
· Develop and maintain databases in both development and production environments, supporting efforts to resolve database discrepancies, optimize queries, etc.
· Utilize state management libraries such as RTK query and Redux to manage application state and organize the flow of data.
Data Collection & Analysis
· Assist with the completion of both internal and external data requests.
· Provide internal and external technical assistance regarding data and analytics.
· Utilize data analytics software – Python, Pandas, Dash, etc. – to perform data collection, processing, analysis and visualization on a variety of datasets.
· Assist in the development of features and insights in data dashboard applications for internal and external data requests.
· Perform statistical modelling to draw insights from the data and provide recommendations.
Communication
· Assist in developing presentations, reports, and dashboards that communicate the key insights of analysis to stakeholders and the public.
· Contribute effectively in data-oriented internal meetings with staff, including managing project time efficiently and collaborating to meet project objectives.
Other
· Partner on and/or lead data-driven regional initiatives and work groups.
· Participate in a range of planning activities, including research, data collection, meeting and interacting with local regional stakeholders, working on projects as assigned, and involvement in day-to-day functions.
- Attend onsite and offsite meetings within the RPC service area, including occasional evenings and weekends.
· Maintain a professional office setting through cleanliness, organization, and demeanor.
· Works collaboratively with others to ensure the success and achievement by colleagues’ in the fulfillment of RPC priorities.
· Provides timely, routine reports of satisfactory progress toward goals and objectives.
· Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance. Provides timely, routine reports of satisfactory progress toward goals and objectives
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received. Work is performed in consultation and coordination with and under the
supervision of the Assigned Director or Coordinator.
Supervision Exercised. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position, although guidance or
assistance may be provided to consultants or less experienced employees.