Data Engineer

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day.

Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen. 

At Encore, we focus on leveraging data to drive business insights and innovation. Our team is dedicated to creating dynamic and innovative solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence and applications. We are looking for a passionate and innovative Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and help us shape the future of data analytics. 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support data integration, transformation, and loading (ETL, ELT) processes, including pipelines that feed AI and machine learning models. 

• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions 

• Implement data quality checks and ensure data integrity across various data sources, with particular attention to the clean, structured datasets required for reliable model training and inference. 

• Optimize and tune data processing workflows for performance and efficiency 

• Actively explore and apply AI tools, including large language models and code-generation assistants, to accelerate development, automate repetitive tasks, and improve documentation quality. 

• Develop and maintain documentation for data engineering processes and best practices, leveraging AI-assisted tooling where appropriate. 
• Stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies in data engineering, analytics, and applied AI, and bring forward ideas for how emerging capabilities can add value to Encore. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

• Proven experience in data engineering, with a strong understanding of ETL, ELT, and staging processes, data warehousing, and big data technologies. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, including experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar). 

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake) and tools, including familiarity with cloud-native AI/ML services. 

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (MS SQL, Snowflake, MySQL). 

• Working knowledge of machine learning concepts and the data infrastructure required to support model training, deployment, and monitoring. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts — including AI-related topics — to non-technical stakeholders. 
  

What makes you stand out

• Hands-on experience building or maintaining data pipelines that support machine learning or AI model workflows (feature stores, model registries, inference pipelines). 

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or platforms (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML, Databricks, MLflow). 

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and data modeling. 

• Familiarity with LLM APIs and prompt engineering for internal tooling or automation use cases. 
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Jira). 

At Encore, we’re all about creating a culture where success is celebrated. We recognize that our work makes people’s lives safer, and we reward those who contribute to our growth. Here’s what you can expect: 

• Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.  

• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.  

• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.  

• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.  

• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.  

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.  

• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.  

• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind. 

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer. 

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.