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Data Engineer (Part-Time, Contracted)

Brocade Studio is a growing consultancy that supports purpose-driven organizations in achieving their goals through the application of advanced analytical methods. 

We are seeking 1-2 part-time Data Engineers to join us in working with non-profit, government agency, and startup leaders to help them better understand and serve their constituents and customers through large-scale statistical inference.

We are looking for a data engineer with depth in data engineering, operations analytics, and (more broadly) econometrics and statistics. Strong candidates for the role will demonstrate clear, organized thinking around complicated analytical questions, have a bias toward simplicity over methodological complexity, and possess a sound grasp of the fundamentals in their field. 

Additionally, they will be comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, using active listening to work backwards from client needs to guide priorities and delivery, and helping to drive analysis that improves outcomes for people.

About Brocade

Our recent work includes:

• creation of a predictive model focused on improving outcomes for individuals seeking behavioral health services
• business operations optimization research for an organization that supports a majority of the state and provincial park agencies in North America
• delivery of a bespoke data mart for a product analytics team at an international payment remittance company

Members of our team are based in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Toronto, and work from home or coworking offices. Our three principal consultants are joined by a constellation of subcontracted collaborators.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has professional experience as a data engineer, particularly in the context of analytics and operations support.
• Demonstrates proficiency with modern data stack tools—including dbt, Snowflake, and cloud-based ETL/ELT workflows.
• Is fluent in SQL and comfortable writing and maintaining production-grade transformation code.
• Has familiarity with Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Can design, build, and maintain modular, testable, and well-documented data models that are understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understands and applies data modeling best practices (e.g., dimensional modeling, normalization, source of truth design).
• Balances speed of delivery with maintaining data integrity and high engineering standards.
• Listens deeply and actively to understand client needs and translate them into scalable, maintainable data workflows.
• Can create simple, elegant dashboards or reporting artifacts (e.g., via Tableau, Sigma, or Looker) that support decision-making.

Hours

While we anticipate a commitment of approximately 35 hours per week, we are open to a variety of arrangements based on your preferred hours per week and schedule. That said, the ideal candidate has a degree of flexibility in their schedule, or has flexibility outside of a set of predictable hours given to a second commitment.

Other Things to Note

You can work from anywhere with a strong, reliable internet connection. Our meetings occur within the EST workday, though all other work can be done at your preferred time of day.

You don’t have to be interested in growing into a full-time role here, though there is a possibility of that if you are interested.

In our work, we craft strategy and advance projects (alongside our clients) to change systems and increase justice. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people.

Details

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through June 27, 2025. We’ll keep any applications we receive after June 27 on file.
• Selected candidates will be invited to interview in June.
• Estimated start date: mid-to-late June.
• 35hrs/ week anticipated, though we’re open to a variety of arrangements.
• $1,800 - $2,200/ week
• This is an independent contractor position.

To apply, please send a resume/CV and cover letter with the subject line “Data Engineer Application” to [email protected]. While we cautiously embrace the AI-powered future, note that an actual human will read both documents.