Analytics Engineer II
Job Description
Summit Utilities, Inc. is hiring a hybrid Analytics Engineer II (SGL17) in Denver, CO to build and govern enterprise analytics data products across Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain dbt models that transform source data into governed, analytics-ready datasets across one or more subject areas.
- Develop and maintain dbt schema tests including not_null, unique, accepted_values, and relationships, plus source freshness checks to support data quality SLAs.
- Optimize SQL transformations for performance, cost-efficiency (CU usage), and maintainability in Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL.
- Investigate root causes of data discrepancies across upstream and downstream systems and partner with Data Engineers to remediate pipeline issues.
- Collect and document data requirements from Data Analysts, business partners, and regulatory teams, translating needs into dbt model designs.
- Implement and maintain dbt project structure using refs, sources, YAML configs, and packages including dbt_utils and dbt_expectations, with incremental materializations.
- Produce clear, business-friendly documentation in the dbt documentation site (model purpose, column definitions, and lineage notes).
- Collaborate with Data Engineers on pipeline requirements and shared standards for ingestion, modeling, and monitoring.
- Contribute to source control and CI/CD workflows for dbt projects, including pull request review and deployment automation.
- Support testing and validation for pipeline enhancements, schema changes, and source onboarding.
- Mentor Analytics Engineer I peers through pair-programming, code review, and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in team standups, sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
- Build working knowledge of utility data domains including billing, AMI, SCADA, SAP, and GIS, along with the data quality needs of each operational system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- 3–6 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, data analysis, or BI development.
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining dbt models in a production or near-production environment.
- Strong relational database experience including query writing, optimization, and understanding of stored procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-based data environments including Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, AWS, or similar.
- Familiarity with source control practices and CI/CD workflows for analytics or data projects.
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field is preferred.
- Proficient SQL for querying, transformation, and analysis (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and subqueries).
- Working knowledge of dbt (develop models, write schema tests, use packages, and understand refs and sources).
- Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and the data lifecycle from ingestion through consumption.
- Familiarity with data governance and metadata management practices.
- Ability to gather requirements, document assumptions, and translate analytical needs into dbt model designs.
- Skilled at root cause analysis and triage across upstream and downstream systems.
- Working knowledge of cloud data platforms with hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric or Azure SQL preferred.
- Familiarity with API integrations and flat file ingestion formats including CSV, JSON, and XML, plus SAP data structures.
- Ability to work independently and own portions of project delivery from requirements through deployment.
- Strong written documentation habits and ability to communicate technical decisions to teammates and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with source control tools including Git, Azure DevOps, and GitHub, and collaborative development practices.
- Working knowledge of natural gas distribution and utility data systems including billing and AMI and SCADA, with understanding of data quality needs across operational systems.
- Friendly, solution-oriented team player aligned with Summit’s PEAKS values.
Technologies
- dbt
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure SQL
- SQL
- dbt_utils
- dbt_expectations
- Git
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub
- CI/CD
- API integrations
- CSV, JSON, XML
- SAP
- YAML
- CTEs, window functions
- stored procedures
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical/dental/vision
- other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to employees when they need it most
Role Summary
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade analytics data products for reporting, regulatory submissions, and operational decision-making.
- Own analytics subject areas end-to-end from source profiling through deployment and monitoring to deliver trustworthy, governed datasets.
- Work independently on dbt model development within Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL, including ownership of specific subject areas such as billing, AMI, and SAP.
Compensation
USD 90,000 - 111,000 per year (salary based on experience).
Location & Work Model
- Denver, CO
- Hybrid