Data Engineer Lead

Data Engineer Lead

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Purpose of Job

We are currently seeking a talented Data Engineer – Lead Level for our Plano, TX location.

Data Engineers deliver quality reporting and data intelligence solutions to the organization and assist client teams with drawing insights to make informed, data driven decisions. Data Engineers (DEs) are engaged in all phases of the data management lifecycle; gather and analyze requirements, collect, process, store and secure, use, share and communicate, archive, reuse and repurpose data. Identify and manage existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensure these risks are effectively identified and escalated to be measured, monitored and controlled.

Job Requirements

ABOUT USAA

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.  
  • Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities.
  • Design and implement complex technical solutions.
  • Provides guidance to teams to help design, build and manage data pipelines for data structures encompassing data transformation, data models, schemas, metadata, data quality, and workload management.
  • Participate in daily standups and lead design reviews.
  • Breakdown business features into technical stories and approaches.
  • Identify and re-engineer data processes to improve overall efficiency and business value.
  • Create proof of concepts and prototypes.
  • Implement efficient defect management, root cause analysis, and resolution processes.
  • Ensure that team builds processes that support effective data management, metadata management, and good data quality.
  • Mentor and coach junior / experienced engineers.
  • Manage projects within team and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide guidance and work with team members to ensure successful completion of tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in related field of study, OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required.
  • 8 years of data management experience implementing data solutions demonstrating depth of technical understanding within a specific discipline(s)/technology(s) to include 2 years demonstrated technical leadership experience and/or leading teams.
  • Deep experience with and contributes to multiple technologies and product lines across a company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years’ experience developing, deploying, and supporting high-quality, fault-tolerant data pipelines (leveraging distributed, data movement technologies and approaches, including but not limited to ETL and streaming ingestion and processing)
  • 4 or more years’ experience utilizing Linux scripting (Python, Shell, etc.)
  • 5 or more years’ experience in SQL development and/or NoSQL databases
  • 2 or more years’ experience with cloud-based data offerings (Amazon AWS, Redshift, Snowflake, Google GCP, Microsoft Azure)
  • Experience with ETL Tools (Informatica, DataStage, Data Build Tool, etc.)
  • 1 or more years of experience working with Agile Development Methodologies

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

COMPENSATION

USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location). Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

*Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.

Shift Premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.

BENEFITS

At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.  These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.  Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please visit USAA Total Rewards for more details.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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