Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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/

Benefits

Additional Information

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. 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.

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