US Based Salary Range: $85,800 - $120,000 DOE

About Us

NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more— including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations.

About the Role

The EA – Data Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of Bonterra’s EveryAction and NGP VAN database infrastructure for enterprise analytics systems. This role ensures reliable, scalable, and secure storage and access to structured and unstructured data used in analytics and reporting. They contribute to schema optimization, performance tuning, backup strategies, and integration with modern data platforms. This role spends more than 40% of its time supporting products designed for union and labor organizations and is therefore classified as a union position.

Essential Functions 

Develop, maintain, and optimize databases supporting enterprise analytics workloads across cloud and on-premise environments 

Implement data storage solutions that align with data modeling and AI integration needs, including relational and non-relational structures 

Monitor database performance, execute tuning procedures, and resolve bottlenecks or failures proactively 

Design and maintain database schemas, indexes, and partitioning strategies to support query efficiency and AI-driven analytics 

Support data access, backup, and recovery strategies in accordance with organizational standards and compliance requirements 

Ensure data integrity and security by applying role-based access controls, encryption standards, and audit logging 

Collaborate with analytics engineers and platform teams to streamline data ingestion and integration into analytics environments 

Participate in capacity planning and forecast database infrastructure needs based on product roadmaps 

Document database configurations, operational procedures, and change management logs 

Conduct root cause analysis and propose structural changes to improve system reliability 

Support release management for changes impacting database environments across staging and production 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

LEADERSHIP & NAVIGATION EXPECTATIONS 

This position does not have people management responsibilities. 

Works independently within assigned projects and escalates blockers appropriately 

Supports team goals through consistent, high-quality contributions 

KEY BEHAVIORS – THE “HOW” 

Follows structured documentation practices for all database operations 

Communicates technical decisions and risks clearly to peers and stakeholders 

Incorporates feedback and iterates database designs for improved performance 

OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS – THE “IMPACT” 

Improves database reliability, scalability, and performance across analytics systems 

Supports data availability and uptime through resilient architecture and monitoring 

Enables downstream AI systems to operate on optimized and secure data stores 

Required Minimum Qualifications 

Proficiency in SQL and one database platform (e.g., BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle) 

Experience implementing and managing relational database structures 

Experience building out ETL or ELT systems  

Familiarity with scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, Python) and database monitoring tools 

Understanding of backup, restore, and high-availability practices 

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions 

Strong documentation and configuration management habits 

Preferred Qualifications 

1–3 years of experience managing databases in analytics or software engineering environments 

Exposure to cloud-based databases and tools (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, Google BigQuery, Snowflake) 

Experience integrating databases with analytics platforms or AI models 

Familiarity with data warehousing tools (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift) 

Previous experience supporting union or public sector data systems 

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience 

This position is a part of a bargaining union represented by CWA Local 1101, 1400, 2336, or 13000.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Our Culture

At NGP VAN, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.

Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of NGP VAN's total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At NGP VAN, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.