Specialized Technical Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Specialized Technical Consultant in New York, NY.

Summary:
As an Alteryx Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and maintaining the Alteryx platform within our organization. You will be responsible for configuring, deploying, and continuously improving Alteryx to support data analytics, automation, and data processing workflows. This position requires a strong understanding of Alteryx, data integration, and cloud infrastructure, as well as excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Alteryx Platform Management:
* Configure, install, and maintain the Alteryx Server platform
* Monitor the platform's performance, health, and security
* Implement and enforce best practices for Alteryx usage and governance

Workflow Development and Support:
* Collaborate with data analysts and business users to design and develop Alteryx workflows to meet specific data analytics and automation needs
* Provide support and troubleshooting for workflow execution and optimization

Integration and Data Management:
* Integrate Alteryx with various data sources, databases, and third-party tools
* Manage data connections, ETL processes, and data quality assurance

Automation and Orchestration:
* Implement automation solutions using Alteryx to streamline business processes and data transformations
* Create and manage workflow schedules and triggers

Performance Optimization:
* Identify and address performance bottlenecks in Alteryx workflows and server configuration
* Continuously optimize workflows for efficiency and speed

Collaboration and Training:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and provide Alteryx solutions
* Train and support end-users to maximize their efficiency with Alteryx

Documentation and Reporting:
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of Alteryx workflows, configurations, and processes

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma/GED required

Technical skills:
* Proficiency in Alteryx Designer, including data intake, transformation, analysis, and visualization
* Proficiency in Alteryx Server, including, architecture, administration, optimization, deploying and managing Alteryx workflows
* In-depth experience with Azure cloud platform and experience with Alteryx in a cloud environment
* Experience with Alteryx in an enterprise environment with user managed MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas Cloud
* Strong understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data analytics
* Understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, and firewall configurations
* Understanding of security best practices, including user authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability management
* Hands-on experience with Alteryx Macro development and scripting languages like Python, or PowerShell for automation and Python is a strong plus
* Familiarity with data warehousing and database technologies

Soft skills:
* Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate diverse perspectives, and develop effective solution
* Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and document work effectively
* Data-driven mindset, and ability to work collaboratively with data analysts, data scientists, and other team members
* Effective Project Management and organizational skills to manage prioritize and meet deadlines

Additional Qualifications:
* Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Alteryx Server, Alteryx Designer, Azure, MongoDB)
* Experience with monitoring tools, such as Datadog
* Experience with data backup and recovery procedures

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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