Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Data Engineer in its Human Trafficking Response Unit (HTRU). HTRU is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of sex and labor trafficking cases in Manhattan. It consists of specially-trained ADAs, analysts, investigators, and social workers who focus on developing proactive evidence-based prosecutions, connecting victims to services, and targeting individuals and businesses that permit trafficking to occur. HTRU works closely with other areas of the Office, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit partners to target the business mechanisms of trafficking and disgorge trafficking-related proceeds. In this position the Data Engineer is responsible for providing high-level confidential technical investigative support to HTRU.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with those in your unit to understand case workflow, and automate and streamline investigative steps wherever possible.
• Develop technological infrastructure for your unit, in the form of internal web applications or otherwise.
• Develop tools to identify trends, behaviors, and patterns related to cases in your unit.
• Work on cases directly wherever programming can speed up an investigation or bring in new insights.
• Collaborate with others throughout the office to work on DANY-wide applications and projects.
• Partner with outside agencies or entities on data-driven projects.
• Perform other related and necessary tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Python (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL or other RDBMS experience.
• Proven experience writing high-quality code, demonstrated through academic projects, work experience, and/or an active GitHub account.
• Experience developing web applications via Flask, Django, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Experience working with complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of internal and external partners.
• Motivation to find ways to use technology to improve the way cases are brought in and investigated within your unit.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate degree in related field is preferred.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring unit.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer