Senior Data Engineer

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The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain data infrastructure and data ingestion frameworks that support data-driven reporting across the organization and for external vendors. This role will collaborate with cross-functional value stream teams, business teams, architects, and testers to design and implement scalable data solutions on AWS while providing technical guidance and contributing to architectural decisions.

• →Design, develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data and file ingestion frameworks for performance and reliability.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional value stream teams, analysts, business stakeholders, architects, testers, and colleagues to understand and refine data requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and develop best practices.
• →Implement data governance and security best practices.
• →Troubleshoot data integrity, data application, and performance issues.
• →Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• →Mentor more junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
• →Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.
• →Advise on and support strategic initiatives to mitigate or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
• →Stay current with trends and technologies in data engineering and apply them to improve the data framework.
• →Complete other duties as assigned.

• →Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, including Information Systems, Mathematics, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• →4 to 6 years of data engineering experience with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable ingestion frameworks.
• →Proficiency in ETL development and design using Python, PySpark, and Big Data technologies, including Hadoop and Spark.
• →Strong SQL knowledge and RDBMS experience with a recognized database such as Postgres, Redshift, or MySQL.
• →Hands-on experience with the AWS platform using DynamoDB, EMR Serverless, Lambdas, and related technologies.
• →Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• →Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• →Experience working with Agile methodology and Scrum processes.
• →Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as lead more junior engineers.

• 3+ years of IT experience in the financial industry or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience using JIRA in Agile development.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
• Experience with newer technologies such as QuickSight and Co-Pilot.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and colleagues, remain calm in stressful situations, independently troubleshoot program errors regardless of technology, and write user-friendly explanations of highly technical functionality.
• Customer focus demonstrated through internal and external service excellence, listening skills, patience, empathy, authenticity, proactivity, and perseverance. Ability to deliver timely, optimal solutions while balancing customer needs with the best interests of the organization and maintaining a positive approach despite challenges or constraints.
• Ability to build collaborative and cooperative partnerships, effectively manage conflict, find common ground, and build trust with coworkers, managers, partners, and customers. Demonstrates inclusiveness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds, cultures, thoughts, and experiences; operates with integrity; communicates respectfully; and supports the success of others.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.