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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer III - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Metadata, Release Management, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Macros, Git, Restful APIs, Adaptive Insights, Workday, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Jenkins, Alteryx - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/780fd60d-3e89-49e2-8ce8-d0130cf5f413 ## About the Role * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Alteryx Designer, including workflows, macros, and automation * Experience with Alteryx Server, including scheduling, permissions, and monitoring * Strong proficiency in Python and SQL * Experience working with REST APIs and integration patterns * Solid understanding of ETL, data modeling, data warehousing, and data quality practices * Experience supporting cloud-based data solutions * Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment * Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Preferred Skills * Alteryx Designer certification * Experience with Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, or similar platforms * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git or Jenkins * Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, Aurora, S3, EC2, or RDS * Background in cost modeling, financial analytics, budgeting, or forecasting support * Experience with release management, environment upgrades, or structured change control * Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and lineage documentation Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow, and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building equitable opportunities throughout the hiring process and beyond. ## Description We're looking for a versatile Data Engineer with strong Alteryx expertise to help design, build, and support analytics automation and data integration solutions in a collaborative, cloud-based environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across ETL pipelines, system integrations, and operational support for reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analytics. Responsibilities * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Alteryx workflows, applications, and macros * Build ETL and ELT processes that support analytics, reporting, forecasting, and financial operations * Develop and support integrations with platforms such as Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs * Implement secure authentication, error handling, and monitoring for data and system integrations * Support Alteryx Server environments across development, testing, and production * Work with cloud services and infrastructure components to help scale and maintain data solutions * Support forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and related financial workflows with accurate and reliable data * Troubleshoot workflow failures, data quality issues, and production incidents * Perform unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing * Create and maintain documentation such as SOPs, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and troubleshooting playbooks * Support access management, security practices, and governance standards * Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members * Contribute to platform releases, upgrades, change management, and continuous improvement efforts ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)