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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority - **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Standard Sql, Simple Data Format, Parquet, Google Cloud, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems, Web Api - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6861796f3c1294b1 ## About the Role · High School Diploma or Equivalent · Bachelor's degree in a related field(preferred), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience, * At least one year of professional Python experience * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills * Strong communication skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Attention to detail and organizational skills * Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working in an operational environment * Experience with SQL * Knowledge or interest in cloud engineering * Experience with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform * Experience with cloud-native file formats like parquet * Experience with or interest in learning JavaScript * Knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles * Familiarity with open-source technology ## Description The primary mission of the Data Engineer is to build and maintain the real-time CARTA data warehouse. Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the Data Engineer is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including building and maintaining data pipelines, managing the vehicle tracking system, and extracting data from a wide range of both modern and legacy systems. The Data Engineer must be proficient in Python and able to work diligently., * Maintain our cloud-based data warehouse and connections to other systems * Work to ensure high reliability and accuracy of data and services * Build data pipelines from our ERP system for financial reporting and analysis * Build data pipelines on ridership, demand, revenue, and cost to support planning * Build and maintain several mission critical data pipelines for real-time transit operations * Build and maintain the cloud-based vehicle tracking data system * Contribute to and maintain many open-source projects * Write database queries that extract information from several on-prem and cloud-hosted databases * Write API calls in Python that pull data from various systems * Work with internal CARTA teams to understand problems and develop project requirements * Provide service desk support when required, such as when IT technician staff are out of the office * Troubleshoot and fix issues with vehicle tracking hardware, including routers and servers * Independently move equipment up to 50 lbs., including servers, racks, and battery backups * Stand for long periods of time, fixing physical networking issues on vehicles and in drop ceiling * Work independently with discipline and motivation to complete tasks efficiently. * Ability to perform occasional and unplanned local travel to support various locations. Supervisory & Operational Authority: * This position has 0 direct report(s). 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