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Richmond , Virginia

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Remote

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Contract

Richmond, Virginia

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Remote

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Contract

Job ID 75884|Posted Aug 25, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a versatile Data Engineer with strong Alteryx expertise to help design, build, and support analytics automation and data integration solutions in a collaborative, cloud-based environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across ETL pipelines, system integrations, and operational support for reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Alteryx workflows, applications, and macros
  • Build ETL and ELT processes that support analytics, reporting, forecasting, and financial operations
  • Develop and support integrations with platforms such as Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs
  • Implement secure authentication, error handling, and monitoring for data and system integrations
  • Support Alteryx Server environments across development, testing, and production
  • Work with cloud services and infrastructure components to help scale and maintain data solutions
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and related financial workflows with accurate and reliable data
  • Troubleshoot workflow failures, data quality issues, and production incidents
  • Perform unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
  • Create and maintain documentation such as SOPs, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and troubleshooting playbooks
  • Support access management, security practices, and governance standards
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members
  • Contribute to platform releases, upgrades, change management, and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Alteryx Designer, including workflows, macros, and automation
  • Experience with Alteryx Server, including scheduling, permissions, and monitoring
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience working with REST APIs and integration patterns
  • Solid understanding of ETL, data modeling, data warehousing, and data quality practices
  • Experience supporting cloud-based data solutions
  • Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Skills

  • Alteryx Designer certification
  • Experience with Workday, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git or Jenkins
  • Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, Aurora, S3, EC2, or RDS
  • Background in cost modeling, financial analytics, budgeting, or forecasting support
  • Experience with release management, environment upgrades, or structured change control
  • Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and lineage documentation

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow, and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building equitable opportunities throughout the hiring process and beyond.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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