A  Senior Data Engineer will architect big data analytical frameworks, and translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture design and high-performing software. A Senior Data Engineer will select data solution software and define hardware requirements. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing standards and processes for integration projects and initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Architect software applications, and test and build automated tools.
• Select data solution software and define hardware requirements
• Develop standards and processes for integration projects and initiatives.
• Lead the design/development of software applications, testing, and building tools 
• Ensure database changes are reviewed and approved to standards
• Lead and communicate to leadership on solution design
• Provide technical assistance to junior members and to colleagues across the company

Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical mind, personality and aptitude for working with data
• Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data to derive conclusions based on findings
• Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Proven ability to work effectively to meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Highly creative problem-solving skills and an ability to tailor efforts based on the importance of the issue being addressed.
• A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to look beyond the box
• Expert knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
• Demonstrated experience with agile or other rapid application development methods, object-oriented design, coding, testing patterns with a variety of languages 
• Significant knowledge of data structures, algorithms, data modeling and disaster recovery of data systems

Education & Experience:

• Requires 5 years of data/software engineering/science experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical disciplines (masters preferred)

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. 

Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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