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As a Data Engineer you will play a role in designing, building and maintaining our data infrastructure and data ingestion framework. You will closely collaborate with cross-functional value stream teams, business teams, architects and testers to design and implement scalable data solutions on AWS cloud that empowers data-driven reporting across the organization as well as external vendors. Solid knowledge in Python, ETL methodologies, SQL and Big Data solutions is critical for success.
What you will do:
- Design, develop and maintain scalable data and file ingestion framework.
- Collaborate with cross-functional value stream teams, analysts and business stakeholders to understand and refine the data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Optimize data ingestion framework for performance and reliability.
- Follow data governance and security best practices.
- Troubleshoot data integrity and performance issues.
- Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
- Participate in architectural decisions and design discussions.
- Work on initiatives to mitigate and/or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and apply them to improve our data framework.
- Collaborate with colleagues regarding development of best practices and/or data application issues.
- Provide input and work on initiatives to mitigate and/or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
- Operate independently with some latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 2 - 4 years of software development experience preferably in a Data related field.
- Experience with ETL development and design using Python, Big Data (Hadoop/SPARK)
- SQL knowledge, RDBMS experience on any recognized database (Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, Redshift).
- Experience on the AWS platform
- Understanding of dimensional model and ER designs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and Agile Methodology
- Exposure to Data Warehouse principles.
- 2 years IT in financial or other highly regulated industry preferred
- Use of JIRA in Agile development strongly desired
- Knowledgeable about DevOps and CI/CD best practices is a plus
What will set you apart:
- Experience with new technologies like QuickSight, Co-Pilot, etc. preferred
- Communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and colleagues remain calm in stressful situations independently troubleshoot program errors regardless of technology write user-friendly explanations of highly technical functionality desired
- Customer Focus is a plus: Delivers internal and external customer service excellence. Exhibits listening skills, patience, empathy, authenticity, pro-activity, and perseverance with external and internal customers. Upholds commitment to delivering optimal solutions, in a timely manner, and balances customer needs with the best interests of the organization. Maintains a positive approach despite challenges, constraints, and/or customer emotions.
- Building Partnerships desired: Builds collaborative and cooperative relationships; effectively manages conflict. Finds common ground and builds trust with co-workers, managers, partners, and customers through demonstration of inclusiveness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds, cultures, thoughts and experiences. Operates with integrity and communicates respectfully in language, writing, and actions. Shows interest in and supports the success of others; provides encouragement, celebrates wins. Addresses conflict openly and respectfully, addresses through proper channels.
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$87,400.00 - $123,400.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
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