Senior Data Engineer

Empower is a financial services company focused on helping customers achieve financial freedom. The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and ingestion frameworks on AWS, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing technical guidance and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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