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Job Description

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.

Strong 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.

• Works on strategic 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.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 3+ years of software development experience preferably in a Data related field.
•  Experience with ETL development and design using Python, Databricks , Big Data (Hadoop/SPARK)
•  SQL knowledge, RDBMS experience on any recognized database (Snowflake , Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, Redshift).
•    Experience on the AWS platform
•    Understanding of dimensional model and ER designs.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and Agile Methodology
•    Exposure to Data Warehouse principles.
•    Collaborates with colleagues regarding development best practices and/or data application issues.
•    Advises and works on strategic initiatives to mitigate and/or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
•    Operates independently with some latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions. Completes other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU SET YOU APART:

• 2 years IT in financial or other highly regulated industry
• Use of JIRA in Agile development
• Knowledgeable about DevOps and CI/CD best practices
• Experience with new technologies like QuickSight, Co-Pilot, etc.
• 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
• Customer Focus: 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: 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.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (Information Systems,               

Mathematics, Software Engineering)

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 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.

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, 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.