Data Engineering Associate at LCS in Des Moines, IA

Summary: LCS is a progressive organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. The Data Engineering Associate will assist in data engineering, automation, reporting, and cloud technology support while collaborating with experienced Data Engineers to optimize data workflows and solutions. Responsibilities: - Assist in developing and supporting Power Automate flows, including cloud and desktop flows, to improve business efficiency and reduce manual tasks - Support Snowflake data warehousing initiatives, including Streamlit, data ingestion, transformation, and quality assurance - Participate in Power BI report development by assisting with data modeling, visualization design, and dashboard publishing - Collaborate with team members using Azure Synapse Integration Pipelines for ETL/ELT data movement and transformation processes - Work with Databricks notebooks under guidance to explore data, generate insights, and support basic data science use cases - Learn and apply data governance, privacy, and quality standards - Assist in managing user access, permissions, and role assignments across the analytics platform (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake, Azure resources) in accordance with security and compliance guidelines - Document processes, data flows, and automation logic for reusability and knowledge sharing - Engage in code reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field; or relevant technical experience and certifications - Minimum of 0-2 years of experience - Foundational understanding of data structures, databases, and basic data analysis concepts - Exposure to tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, or automation platforms through coursework, internships, or self-learning - Strong analytical thinking and a willingness to learn and adapt - Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) - Basic experience with SQL (preferably Snowflake syntax) and/or Python - Understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure - Exposure to version control tools like Git Required Skills: Data structures, Databases, Data analysis, Power BI, SQL, Python, Automation platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, Version control, Git, Analytical thinking Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Disability, 401(K) with company match, Paid parental leave