Software Lead Engineer (Technical - Data)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Lead Engineer at Accela, your expertise in data, data transformation, and data movement will play a pivotal role in guiding our Data Reporting and Analytics solutions on Azure Cloud, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI. You will be part of a world-class Engineering team that specializes in Data. Your role will ensure the design and delivery of high-quality products that harness the potential of multi-cloud infrastructure. Your proficiency in agile software development, coupled with extensive technical knowledge, will be instrumental in propelling our solutions to be robust, adaptable, and securely aligned to deliver substantial business value to our customers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of key services and design of complex architectural deliverables in the data, reporting and analytics space.
• Demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge in building data related products and services.
• Expert with ETL and ELT processes, experience in data preparation, transform and warehousing projects.
• Proven ability to work with product and business stakeholders to help support creation of highly effective data models.
• Experience identifying & validating data sources, transformation rules and target data.
• Ability to work closely with Engineering, data science, product, and cloud operations to help solve problems at scale.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field with at least 6 years of professional development experience as a data engineer.
• Principal Data Engineer experience is required.
• At least 5 years of experience Data processing, Azure data processing tools such as Data Factory, Data Bricks, Power BI.
• Expert in SQL and databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres.
• Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, SSRS and Izenda reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of Python and other scripting languages.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Azure Data Certifications or similar

Accela is establishing a new entity in Costa Rica as part of our global growth strategy. Our organization specializes in advanced SaaS Software Applications covering a wide range of technologies and complex solutions such as: Hybrid Mobile Applications, Data Analytics & Reporting, Enterprise Payment Integrations, Advanced GIS mapping & routing, Responsive Angular UIs, and new AI POCs. These applications are hosted on our multi-cloud platform spanning both Azure and AWS. Being a part of the Accela team provides an opportunity to collaborate with world-class application engineers and a leadership team renowned for expertise in Agriculture, Operations, Security.

Compensation and Benefits: Accela offers a competitive salary and benefits in line with local standards.

Work-Life Balance: Accela is a “remote-first” organization and offers remote work options where feasible so employees can work in an environment that sparks motivation and creativity. Additionally, Accela offers generous paid time off with paid holidays, paid annual leave, paid “wellness days” offered sporadically throughout the year to focus on rest and relaxation, and a company “soft-close” during the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Career Growth and Development: Accela encourages and practices promoting from within to enable employees to hone or expand their skill set, contribute more value to the company, and grow. In addition, Accela offers non-promotional learning and development opportunities for skills enhancement through on-the-job training and internal and external education, including a paid LinkedIn Learning subscription to all employees. As a global company, Accela employees have the opportunity to work closely with international teams, providing a broader perspective and a chance to develop a global network.

Impactful Contributions: As a new member of Accela’s Costa Rica team, you will make significant contributions in setting the tone and influencing the company’s success in a new location. This opportunity provides a chance to make a visible impact.

Accela Culture: Our closely integrated, diverse team thrives on a #oneteam philosophy, embracing agile methodologies for software development, fostering a culture of collaboration, and active communication. At Accela, your ideas matter, your contribution makes an impact, and together we thrive. We think of employees as partners because we are all partners in shared success. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity—from our commitment to the highest-quality SaaS solutions to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly. We offer our employees strong values and purpose, empathetic leadership, and a place where all people feel they belong. Accela believes in building a diverse and inclusive culture where team members can make a real impact.

Your best work starts here. #Oneteam #BeWellWorkWell

ABOUT ACCELA

For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.