Senior IT Application Analyst – Data Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure & AWS Solutions

Join arenaflex: Transform Data into Business Impact

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's redefining how organizations leverage data to drive business success? At arenaflex, we believe that data is the backbone of modern decision-making, and we're looking for a talented IT Application Analyst to help us build robust, scalable, and secure data solutions that empower our organization and our clients.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations that harness the power of data effectively gain a significant competitive advantage. At arenaflex, we're committed to becoming a data-first organization, and we need visionary professionals like you to help us achieve this goal. As an IT Application Analyst in our Corporate Infrastructure Services (CIS) division, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining critical data solutions that directly impact our business operations and client experiences.

Why arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we don't just build technology—we build the future. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer an environment where bright minds can push boundaries, challenge conventions, and make a meaningful impact. When you join arenaflex, you become part of a team that values excellence, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction.

We provide comprehensive support for your professional growth, including ongoing training opportunities, mentorship programs, and a clear career advancement pathway. Our team members enjoy competitive compensation, robust benefits packages, and the flexibility to work in ways that support both their professional and personal well-being.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT Application Analyst to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-wide data solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to build scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality and reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver against business requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about turning complex data challenges into elegant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As an IT Application Analyst at arenaflex, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction of data engineering initiatives and ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Mentorship: Oversee and mentor the engineering work of other team members on data projects, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.


• Solution Design and Development: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient data solutions that meet current and future business needs, utilizing modern data architecture patterns and best practices.


• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, reliability, and security of data solutions through rigorous testing, continuous monitoring, and proactive optimization efforts.


• Data Pipeline Management: Build and maintain high-quality data architecture and pipelines to support comprehensive business reporting requirements and analytics initiatives.


• Performance Monitoring: Monitor data pipelines continuously and proactively identify and resolve any performance or reliability issues before they impact business operations.


• Data Quality Management: Ensure data integrity and reliability by implementing robust data validation, error handling, and data cleansing strategies.


• ETL Development: Collaborate with various teams to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources including CSV, Excel, email attachments, SmartSheet, and other enterprise systems.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and operations groups to understand business requirements and deliver solutions that meet high operational standards for system availability and reliability.


• System Enhancement: Build and enhance software to extend system, application, or tool functionality, improving business processes and meeting end-user needs while working within the overall system architecture.


• Problem Resolution: Analyze and resolve operational issues, perform detailed root cause analysis, and develop recommendations for process and system improvements.


• Documentation: Document data engineering processes, workflows, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and maintain a robust knowledge base across the organization.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must possess a strong educational background and proven hands-on experience in data engineering and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.


• Demonstrated experience providing oversight and leadership for data engineering projects, with the ability to guide teams toward successful outcomes.


• Strong expertise in building, developing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable database systems, including data modeling, data warehousing, ETL pipeline development, and reporting solutions.


• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including AWS Glue, AuroraDB (MySQL) - RDS, Amazon WorkMail, Amazon SES, S3, Lambda, Redshift, SQS, IAM (Users, Groups, Roles, and Permissions), VPC, and infrastructure configuration.


• Experience working with modern data structures and Lambda-based architectures.


• Advanced proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries for large-scale data operations.


• Solid knowledge of Open Source Data Technologies including Hadoop, Hive, HBase, Pig, Flash, and related big data frameworks.


• Minimum 2+ years of development experience in Python, Ruby, Scala, or other platform-related big data technologies.


• Understanding of professional software development practices and best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.


• Experience building reporting systems such as QuickSight, PowerBI, or similar business intelligence platforms.


• Experience building data warehouse reporting systems for Business Analysis using various technologies.


• Experience with responsive design and UI development for data entry systems, including writeback reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following additional experience and skills will be highly preferred:

• Experience with collaboration and productivity tools such as SmartSheet, Asana, HoneyCode, or Power Apps.


• JavaScript and/or React JS knowledge and hands-on experience for building interactive data interfaces.


• Industry experience as a Data Engineer or related specialty (e.g., Software Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist) with a proven track record of managing, processing, and extracting value from large datasets.


• Experience building data products incrementally and integrating and managing datasets from multiple sources.


• Strong query execution tuning abilities using Unix profiling tools and SQL optimization techniques.


• Experience leading large-scale data warehousing and analysis projects, including utilizing AWS technologies such as Redshift, S3, EC2, Data Pipeline, and other big data technologies.


• Familiarity with non-relational databases and data stores, including object storage, document or key-value stores, graph databases, and column-family databases.

Skills and Competencies

Beyond technical qualifications, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to analyze complex data challenges and develop effective solutions.


• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.


• Adaptability: The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements in a fast-paced environment.


• Attention to Detail: A commitment to delivering high-quality work with meticulous attention to data accuracy and system reliability.


• Initiative: A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and driving innovative solutions.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest in the growth and development of our team members. As an IT Application Analyst, you will have access to:

• Continuous learning opportunities through training programs, certifications, and conference attendance.


• Mentorship from senior technical leaders and industry experts.


• A clear career advancement pathway with opportunities to grow into senior technical roles, team lead positions, or specialized technical tracks.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of our organization.


• Internal mobility opportunities across different teams and business units.

Work Environment and Culture

Our Austin office offers a modern, collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your well-being. Our team culture is built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. We celebrate diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger as an organization.

At arenaflex, you'll find:

• Collaborative workspaces designed for teamwork and innovation.


• Regular team-building activities and social events.


• Employee resource groups and diversity initiatives.


• Wellness programs and resources to support your physical and mental health.


• State-of-the-art technology and tools to help you do your best work.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions. The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and performance-based bonuses. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.


• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.


• Parental leave and family support programs.


• Professional development reimbursement.


• Employee assistance programs.


• Various optional benefits and perks.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that's transforming the way organizations leverage data, we encourage you to apply today. This is a full-time position with standard work hours of 8 hours per day, based in Austin, USA.

At arenaflex, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our mission of becoming a data-first organization.

Apply now and become part of a team that's shaping the future of data engineering at arenaflex!