OpenGov
Government Technology
DataEngineer(Snowflake|DBT)
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“Data Engineer (Snowflake | DBT) at OpenGov. Skills: Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Orchestration. Partner with business stakeholders. Translate requirements into data requirements”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–6 years of experience in data engineering, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Proficiency in Python, Advanced SQL skills, Solid understanding of dimensional modeling, Author and manage production Airflow DAGs, Hands-on experience building dbt projects, Treat data code like software
Nice to Have
Familiarity with dbt Mesh concepts, Experience with data ingestion tools, Experience working with business application data, Familiarity with BI tooling, Experience using AI-assisted development tools, Exposure to data cataloging tools
What You'll Do.
Partner with business stakeholders
Translate requirements into data requirements
Design data models in Snowflake
Build data models in Snowflake
Orchestrate data pipelines
Own end-to-end delivery
Ingest raw source data
Adhere to coding standards
Implement data quality checks
Perform exploratory data analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Analytics teams; Product teams; Engineering teams; Data Platform team; Business stakeholders
Full Job Description
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. ABOUT THE ROLE OpenGov is looking for a skilled and solution-oriented Data Engineer to join our growing Data team. In this role, you will be the bridge between business stakeholders and data solutions—translating complex analytical and AI use case requirements into reliable, scalable data products. You will work hands-on with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow to model, transform, and orchestrate data that powers decision-making across the organization. You think in terms of data models, business domains, and consumption patterns. You partner closely with analytics, product, and engineering teams to understand their needs and deliver data solutions that are well-structured, well-documented, and production-ready. WHAT YOU’LL OWN - Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering: Partner with business stakeholders across Analytics, Operations, GTM, and G&A to understand problem statements and translate them into clear data requirements.. - Data Modeling & Transformation: Design and build dimensional and analytical data models in Snowflake using dbt (Cloud/Core) that serve as the single source of truth for business domains.
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