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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 450+ locations and has about 7,600 employees in North America as of March 31, 2025.

Job Purpose

Herc Rentals is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to help manage our enterprise data efforts, including managing and optimizing our Teradata data warehouse, developing robust ETL processes, and supporting critical Data Applications. This role will ensure that our data infrastructure is robust, secure, and meets the diverse needs of our business operations.

This role is critical to supporting the data needs of the entire organization, and the successful candidate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively to drive data initiatives forward. If you are passionate about data engineering and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

What you will do...

Work with business leaders and business partners to help create and deliver comprehensive data strategy for Herc Rentals.
Help manage the Teradata data warehouse, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
Develop and maintain ETL processes using PagerDuty, Python, and ConnectCDC, connect to all primary enterprise systems both on premises and in the cloud.
Support and enhance Data Apps written in Vue.js to meet various business requirements.
Collaborate with Information Security to identify and remediate vulnerabilities within the data infrastructure.
Work closely with business partners to understand their data needs and provide strategic, innovative solutions.
Ensure data governance and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data engineering in a large scale data warehouse, preferably in Teradata.
Strong experience writing complex, efficient SQL queries against large datasets.
Strong understanding of data security practices and experience working with information security teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business partners and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, strategic thinker with an innovative approach to problem-solving.
Experience with Qlik, Python, Vue.js, PagerDuty and/or ConnectCDC for supporting and enhancing data applications a plus.

Skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, translating requirements into a product vision and roadmap
Must be able to meet critical deadlines for high-visibility projects and work constructively while under pressure
Must be strong with Python and popular packages such as Pandas and Flask
Must be familiar with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Familiarity with change management and version control best practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent presentation and soft skills, able to present complex technical concepts to business partners and senior management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently

Req #: 61467

Pay Range: Based on qualifications

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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