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Data Specialist - Caterpillar, Inc.
Software Engineer
Data Specialist driving data quality, analysis, and insights using Python, SQL, and visualization tools to support business decisions and sustainable initiatives.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure accurate, timely data for analytics and reporting.
- Perform advanced data analysis and create visualizations to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data requirements, establish data governance standards, and enforce data quality controls.
- Document data models, workflows, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and compliance.
- Monitor data performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability.
Requirements
- Proven experience with Python for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational database design.
- Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Knowledge of ETL concepts and experience building data pipelines.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex findings to non‑technical stakeholders.