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US WI Remote, United States of America
Hybrid
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.
Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.
Role SummaryKey Accountabilities
Develop and execute the enterprise DataOps strategy and roadmap to enhance scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data platform engineers and administrators while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Build and advance MLOps capabilities to support efficient, compliant, and reliable machine learning model deployment.
Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure-as-Code and related technologies to streamline deployment and platform management.
Oversee daily cloud data platform operations, including monitoring, performance optimization, and cost management.
Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to strengthen data-driven decision-making.
Ensure adherence to cloud security, data protection, and governance best practices across the platform.
Optimize data integration, ETL/ELT, and platform processes to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of experience in information technology, software/application development, data platforms, or product ownership.
3+ years of technology leadership experience.
Experience with Python and modern data engineering practices.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
Strong understanding of DevOps principles, cloud platforms, and data management concepts.
Experience with DataOps technologies such as Airflow, Kafka, Spark, or similar tools.
Experience with machine learning deployment, workflow automation, and monitoring.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Preferred
Experience leading enterprise cloud data platform initiatives.
Experience implementing MLOps frameworks and machine learning operations at scale.
Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and data protection best practices.
Experience driving platform modernization and automation programs within a regulated industry.
Financial services or banking industry experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We invest in your development through meaningful work, leadership opportunities, and ongoing learning experiences. Join us to help build the data capabilities that power better decisions across the organization. Apply today to make an impact.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.
In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Compliance Statement
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.
Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.
Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.
The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.