Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets. Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington. This job is responsible for joining a team to create a data platform for advanced analytics and model building. Our team partners with product managers and data practitioners to design, scale, and deliver comprehensive data solutions to diverse consumers. In this job, you will: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Develop data models and data pipelines (ER and Dimensional). Manage data flow from sources through pipeline. Master key internal data sources, schemas, and data semantics. Analyze and organize raw data. Evaluate business needs and objectives. Combine raw information from different sources. Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability. Identify opportunities for data acquisition. Collaborate with data scientists and architects on several projects. Manage and provide the underlying data for management dashboards. Manage and provide the underlying data for ML/AI systems. Other duties as assigned. Here's what you'll need to be considered: Education Required – Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field, or equivalent experience. Preferred – Master’s Degree and/or Data engineering certification is a plus. Experience Required – ETL, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, and working with large-scale datasets. Preferred – Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong working knowledge of Data Engineering and the respective tools and technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Parquet Files, Python, SQL DB, Data Lake concepts). Working knowledge of Azure services. Advanced numerical and analytical skills. Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization. Additional information you need to know: Physical Demands & Requirements Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Environmental Conditions The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment. Travel may be required for trainings and meetings—up to 5%. Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today! Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more! Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries. PLEASE NOTE: For Health Plan Price Transparency Click Here. The HR staff at CGB Enterprises, Inc. delivers HR solutions to CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries in addition to Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and Cooper Consolidated, LLC. Operating within the diverse family of businesses at CGB Enterprises, Inc. are Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., River Bend Transport, River Bend Brokerage, AgriFinancial, CGB Marine, CGB Soybean Processing, and Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Company. Click the above video to discover more about being a member of the CGB team!