Data Engineer

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

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data and file ingestion frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional value stream teams, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand and refine data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize data ingestion frameworks 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 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 the data framework.
• Collaborate with colleagues on development best practices and data application issues.
• Operate independently with some latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, such as Information Systems, Mathematics, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2 to 4 years of software development experience, preferably in a data-related field.
• Experience with ETL development and design using Python and Big Data technologies, including Hadoop and Spark.
• SQL knowledge and RDBMS experience with a recognized database, such as Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, or Redshift.
• Experience with the AWS platform.
• Understanding of dimensional models and ER designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodology.
• Exposure to data warehouse principles.
• 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.

What will set you apart:

• 2 years of IT experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Use of JIRA in Agile development.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
• Experience with new technologies such as QuickSight and Co-Pilot.
• Customer focus, including delivering internal and external customer service excellence, listening skills, patience, empathy, authenticity, proactivity, and perseverance.
• Ability to build partnerships through collaborative relationships, effective conflict management, trust-building, integrity, respectful communication, and support for 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.

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 - $123,400.00

The 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.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

06-19-2026

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