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This role will be part of the Enterprise Data Engineering Operations team, which sits within the broader Product, Data, and Reporting Solutions (PDRS) department. The Engineer will develop and maintain dbt Core models and data workflows across the medallion architecture, integrate master data management (MDM) workflows into enterprise pipelines, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support the ASPCA’s transition from siloed systems to a centralized enterprise data solution.\nReporting to the Director, Enterprise Data Engineering Operations, the Senior Enterprise Data Engineer will ensure that data assets are accurate, performant, reliable, and aligned with organizational standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with a collaborative mindset, thriving in a distributed data environment where clarity, consistency, and data quality are essential. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise with dbt Core, strong dimensional and medallion data modeling skills, and substantial experience developing and supporting enterprise data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory. \nWho We AreThe Information Technology (IT) department supports and improves a broad portfolio of technologies to support our staff. IT ensures that all ASPCA staff, partners, and communities have the systems needed to work effectively and efficiently to improve animal welfare. The sub-teams within IT include Product, Data and Reporting Solutions, Operations and Information Security, Technical Support, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Operations.\nWhat You’ll DoSenior Enterprise Data Engineer reports directly to the Director, Enterprise Data Engineering Operations, and has nodirect reports.\n\nWhere and When You’ll WorkThis remote‑based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States. \n\nMust be available for occasional off-hours support for critical data pipelines \n\nAbility and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed\n\nInterview InformationOur interview process will include:a reference check early in our process, during which we will ask you to provide 5 references, 2 of which must be at the manager level.\nan in-person interview component, likely in New York City.\n\nPlease note, applications for this role must be received by 5pm ET on Wednesday October 7, 2026.\n\nWhat You’ll GetCompensationStarting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future. \n\n$138,000-143,000 annually\n\nFor more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website. \nBenefitsAt the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:\n\nAffordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.\n\nFlexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.\n\nCompetitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.\n\nRobust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.\n\nResponsibilities:ResponsibilitiesResponsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:\nMedallion Layer Data Modeling and Development\nArchitect, implement, and maintain dbt Core models across the medallion architecture, applying appropriate transformation patterns to meet operational, analytical, and dimensional data requirements\n\nIntegrate MDM workflows and reference data into medallion-layer transformations in alignment with enterprise data governance standards\n\nApply mastered entities, harmonized identifiers, survivorship rules, and standardized reference values to Gold-layer models as defined by enterprise MDM policies\n\nBuild data models that power enterprise analytics, reporting, and other downstream uses\n\nImplement modeling best practices (e.g., naming conventions, documentation, testing, and lineage tracking) across all layers to ensure dbt Core models comply with enterprise governance standards and quality, performance, and security requirements\n\nOptimize SQL code and dbt Core transformation logic to ensure efficient, scalable, and maintainable data pipelines\n\nPipeline Orchestration and Operations\nDesign, build, and maintain robust pipelines that support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery while adhering to engineering standards for well-structured code, clear documentation, and idempotent processing\n\nImplement and maintain scalable job orchestration, monitoring, alerting, automated testing, and error-handling capabilities\n\nPreserve version control for pipeline code artifacts and support CI/CD workflows to ensure reliable deployment of changes\n\nTroubleshoot pipeline problems, such as issues with data quality and concerns over data freshness, across Microsoft Fabric, dbt Core, and Snowflake\n\nConduct root cause analysis and proactively drive pipeline improvements\n\nCollaboration, Alignment, and Data Quality\nWork closely with the Data Management & BI team to align on definitions, requirements, and expectations, ensuring that engineered datasets are accurate, trusted, and analytics-ready\n\nCollaborate with the Strategy & Research team to deliver granular, well-structured Silver-layer datasets that support statistical analysis, data science modeling, and operational insights\n\nSupport enterprise data governance and data quality through strong metadata practices and clear documentation of transformation logic\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve data workflows, automate processes, and reduce technical debt\n\nParticipate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team-wide initiatives that strengthen engineering quality and consistency\n\nContribute to the advancement of the ASPCA's data ecosystem by evaluating emerging tools and technologies\n\nQualifications\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to data quality\n\nAbility to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners\n\nSolid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey data and technical concepts\n\nComfortable operating in a highly distributed, cross-functional environment\n\nSkilled at managing multiple priorities, shifting requirements, and changing timelines\n\nDemonstrates curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to experiment and learn\n\nTakes initiative and works independently while valuing teamwork\n\nWelcomes feedback and proactively seeks opportunities to improve systems and workflows\n\nValues diversity of thought and embraces an inclusive, collaborative team culture\n\nAbility to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies\n\nTechnical Requirements\nExpert-level proficiency in dbt Core is required, including advanced model design, macro development, custom tests, documentation practices, performance optimization, and integration with automated deployment pipelines\n\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure Data Factory for enterprise pipeline orchestration, monitoring, scheduled and event-driven workflows, Lakehouse integration, operational support, and troubleshooting of production data pipelines\n\nDeep knowledge of data warehousing principles, including dimensional modeling, medallion architecture, and ELT transformation patterns\n\nStrong SQL skills required\n\nPython experience preferred\n\nFamiliarity with Git/GitHub workflows and DevOps CI/CD practices\n\nExperience with cloud-native or SaaS-based data engineering tools\n\nProficiency with Snowflake is strongly preferred, including warehouse configuration, performance tuning, query optimization, cost management, and implementing role-based access controls\n\nFamiliarity with Snowflake-native dbt Projects, including development, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, configuration management, and version upgrades of dbt workloads within Snowflake, is strongly preferred\n\nLanguageEnglish (required)\nEducation and Work Experience\nHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience (Required); 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