Alteryx Developer at Compunnel Inc.
Boston, MA 02298
About the Job
Job Title – Alteryx Developer
Location – Boston MA
Type – Contract
Work Mode – 3 Days / Week
Interview Mode – Microsoft Teams meeting – Video
Key Responsibilities:
- Alteryx Workflow Development & Automation
• Design, develop, and optimize Alteryx workflows, macros, and analytic apps for ETL and data transformation.
• Implement data cleansing, validation, and enrichment techniques within workflows.
• Develop scheduled workflows in Alteryx Server to automate ETL and data preparation tasks.
• Build Alteryx Gallery Apps for self-service data analysis and automation.
• Use Alteryx Connect and Promote to manage metadata and advanced analytics models (if applicable).
- Data Integration & ETL Development
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from multiple sources, including:
o Databases: Snowflake, SQL Server, SAP HANA, Oracle, PostgreSQL.
o Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
o APIs & Web Services: REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, XML.
o Files: Excel, CSV, Parquet, JSON, XML.
• Design efficient ETL pipelines to support analytics, dashboards, and reports.
• Optimize data workflows to improve performance, scalability, and reusability.
- Advanced Analytics & Scripting
• Develop predictive models and statistical analysis using Alteryx predictive tools.
• Utilize Python and R scripts within Alteryx for advanced analytics.
• Implement machine learning models (if applicable) and integrate with AI/ML platforms.
• Perform data profiling and anomaly detection to identify inconsistencies in datasets.
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Improve workflow execution time by optimizing queries, caching, and data processing techniques.
• Implement best practices for efficient data transformation and storage.
• Leverage In-DB (In-Database) processing to execute transformations at the database level for performance gains.
• Reduce manual efforts through automation and reusable Alteryx components.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists to gather and analyze requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to business users on Alteryx workflows.
• Document ETL processes, workflow logic, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
• Participate in code reviews and peer programming sessions to improve workflow quality.
- Alteryx Server Administration & Deployment
• Deploy and manage workflows on Alteryx Server for enterprise-wide access.
• Configure user roles, permissions, and automation schedules in Alteryx Server.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot failed workflows or job execution issues.
• Set up version control and workflow governance to ensure compliance with data security policies.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Skills:
? 3-5+ years of experience in Alteryx Designer, Alteryx Server, and Alteryx Gallery.
? Strong ETL and data integration experience across multiple databases and file types.
? Proficiency in SQL for query optimization and performance tuning.
? Hands-on experience with Snowflake, SAP HANA, SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
? Experience in REST API integration using Alteryx tools and scripting.
? Knowledge of Python, R, or VBA for advanced scripting and automation.
? Experience with Alteryx In-DB (In-Database) tools to optimize large-scale data processing.
? Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik) for integrated reporting solutions.
? Exposure to Control-M or other workflow scheduling tools is a plus.
? Experience with Alteryx Promote and Alteryx Connect for metadata and model management (optional).
Soft Skills:
? Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking for data transformation challenges.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with business and technical stakeholders.
? Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
? Strong attention to detail and a mindset for continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Must be a US Citizen ONLY. Dual citizenship other than US and work visas are not eligible.
• Alteryx Certification (Alteryx Designer Core, Advanced, or Expert) is highly preferred.
• Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Databricks) is a plus.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure cloud data services (S3, Redshift, Synapse, etc.).
• Prior experience in Alteryx migration projects (from legacy ETL tools to Alteryx).