Data Engineer

Who we are…

Roots Management Group is a manufactured housing community (MHC) investment platform and management company. Our mission is to help increase the availability of best-in-class housing options people can afford. We accomplish that by acquiring, investing in, and operating manufactured housing communities. We prioritize communication, empowerment, relationships and pride ourselves for continuous growth, working hard, reaching goals, and rewarding our teams.

At Roots, you will be a part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and transformed. As one of the fastest growing manufactured housing community operators in the country, we value those who take initiative, encourage teamwork, and work smart. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining an atmosphere of service in all we do. To continually support our employees, we emphasize respect, teamwork, and sincerity in every interaction. Our focus is cultivating opportunities by understanding needs, creating connections, and empowering individuals.

What we are looking for…

As a Data Engineer at Roots Management Group, you will play a pivotal role in developing and integrating advanced technological solutions to enhance our Manufactured Housing platform. You will be instrumental in building data pipelines, data platform, APIs, automating processes, integrating third-party platforms, and support creating dynamic, user-friendly web experiences. Your expertise will also help bridge our HubSpot website with our Roots Data Platform, automating ad postings, and developing comprehensive reporting dashboards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing a robust data estate using Microsoft Azure Stack, create reusable and scalable data pipelines, develop & deploy data platforms
• API Development and Integration: Build and maintain APIs that connect our HubSpot website to the Roots Data Platform, enabling dynamic listing of home and community information in a Zillow-like experience. Collaborate with application development team to provide submitted photos, branded assets, and marketing templates to listing platform via APIs.
• Build data pipelines to develop and deploy data platform, to enable insightful reporting and dashboards, focusing on key metrics such as Leads, Calls, Appointments, and Applications from HubSpot data as well as other data sources.
• CRM Integration: Develop integrations between various third-party ad listing platforms (Zillow, ShowMojo, MH Village, MHBO, etc.) and our HubSpot CRM to track every lead efficiently.
• Collaborate with web developer(s) by aiding in building custom website features like advanced home and community search tools, payment calculators, EYR calculators, etc., providing custom web experiences and enhancing user engagement.
• Responsible for getting UAT and Go Live for Data platform projects.

Experience / Knowledge / Proficiencies:

• Experience in working on Azure Services like Azure Data Factory, Azure Function, Azure SQL, Azure Data Bricks, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with big data technologies such as Spark, and NoSQL databases. Expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python,PySpark) and frameworks. Indepth knowledge of Spark, including Spark SQL, DataFrames, Datasets, RDDs (Resilient Distributed Datasets), and Spark Streaming, is crucial.
• Experience of working in Agile delivery model
• Experience with CRM systems and HubSpot experience is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies, such as Spark, Hadoop/MapReduce is a plus.
• Familiarity with various data storage options and formats (e.g., Parquet, Avro, JSON)
• Understanding of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) practices for data pipelines, including version control, testing, and deployment strategies using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; being able to work effectively across multiple departments on projects that impact the whole company.
• Experience with Agile using tools like Jira & Monday.com.
• Adept at learning and adapting to new technologies and frameworks; including becoming an expert in HubSpot data management & integrations (if you aren't already skilled in HubSpot)
• Embodies the Roots Core Values: Rally together as one, Ownership for All, Overcome & Deliver, Trusted to Transform, Empower Growth, & Dedicated to Bettering Lives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of basic marketing principles, strategies, and KPIs is a plus.

Education / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data warehousing with Big Data or cloud, data pipeline development, API integration.
• Understanding of infrastructure (including hosting, container-based deployments, and storage architectures) would be a plus.

Additional Information / Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Holiday pay
• Flexible PTO
• Growth Opportunities
• High energy company, a friendly & supportive team environment

Benefits are offered to eligible full-time employees.

To be considered for employment you must be able to pass a pre-employment background check/drug test.

We offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• *ANSWER REQUIRED* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• *ANSWER REQUIRED* Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship or transfer for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status or OPT)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Azure Databricks: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Addison, TX 75001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Addison, TX 75001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Addison, TX 75001