Data Engineer II

Virgin Pulse•Minneapolis, MN

75d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Data Engineer II is a key contributor within our data engineering team, responsible for developing and enhancing data pipelines, troubleshooting data issues, and supporting cross-functional data needs. In this role, you will collaborate closely with account management, ETL, data warehouse, business intelligence, and reporting teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality data solutions. You will also serve as a mentor to junior team members, helping to guide, onboard, and train Data Engineer I staff. The ideal candidate has strong experience working with both relational and non-relational data models and brings a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset to every project.

Requirements

Strong understanding of relational and non-relational database models, with the ability to select and design the right model for the use case
Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality, performance, and scalability
Ability to conduct thorough code and data reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
Advanced SQL expertise, including: Window functions Pivots Complex joins and subqueries Date/time calculations
Proficient in Python, with experience writing reusable, production-ready code
Hands-on experience working with REST APIs and JSON, including parsing and transforming API output into normalized relational structures
Highly detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and data validation skills
Ability to manage multiple data streams, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with engineering, product, and analytics teams
2+ years of experience in Data Engineering, working with modern data architectures and production grade data pipelines
Bachelors degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS Console (preferred)
Experience with Git or similar version control tools (preferred)
Experience with one or more Business Intelligence / data visualization tools such as: Tableau MicroStrategy Power BI

Responsibilities

Extract, cleanse, and load data from various internal and external sources
Develop and maintain data pipelines using SQL, Kafka, and other modern data engineering technologies
Investigate, analyze, and document new data sets, ensuring structure, quality, and proper integration
Triage incoming bugs and incidents, identifying root causes and driving timely resolutions
Perform technical operations tasks to support ongoing data infrastructure and workflow reliability
Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to data quality, data flow, and pipeline performance
Participate in sprint refinement, planning, and kickoffs, providing story estimates and highlighting key technical considerations
Monitor data pipeline performance and proactively raise awareness when failures or risks are detected
Define, implement, and maintain quality assurance rules to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable data across systems

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage through our own health solutions (yes, we use what we build!)
Mental health support and wellness programs designed by experts who get it
Flexible work arrangements that fit your life, not the other way around
Retirement planning support to help you build real wealth for the future
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance plus Short-Term and Long-Term Disability protection
Employee savings programs and voluntary benefits like Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Professional development opportunities and clear career progression paths
Mentorship from industry leaders who want to see you succeed
Learning budget to invest in skills that matter to your future
People Matter: Inclusive community where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation
One Team One Dream: Collaborative environment where we celebrate wins together and support each other through challenges
We Deliver: Mission-driven work that creates real impact on people's health and wellbeing, with clear accountability for results
Grow Forward: Continuous learning mindset with team events, recognition programs, and celebrations that make work genuinely enjoyable
Competitive base salary plus that rewards your success
Unlimited PTO policy because rest and recharge time is non-negotiable
Benefits effective day one-because you shouldn't have to wait to be taken care of