Senior Data Engineer

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and build Big Data cluster with Data Ingestion from heterogenous data sources, executing batch processes to massage and publish data to consumers
• Design and build solutions for complex data dependencies working with multiple platform teams, Business and product managers
• Drive the test data planning for all Enterprise programs and platform initiatives of different complexities and all markets
• Identify opportunities to reduce the test data setup time and improve the availability of test data for all products and scenarios.
• Designs, develops, solves problems, evaluates, modifies, deploys and documents all data components (data architecture, logical and physical data models, database objects and database administration) that meet the needs of customer-facing applications, business applications, and/or internal end user applications.
• Communicates, manage and works reciprocally with technology and product teams to support data ingestion to Big data cluster and operationalization of use cases and batch processes
• Partner with the product teams to understand business data requirements, identify data needs and data sources to create data architecture
• Documents data requirements / data stories and maintains data models to ensure flawless integration into existing data architectures
• Working with developers in day-to-day activities and helping in review of design, coding and the SDLC tasks
• Leads data assets as per the enterprise standards, guidelines, and policies
• Leading the team of testers driving multi-year project initiatives through Testing framework
• Creates and maintains detailed information about the data being stored in the database
• Work on assigned database features for ongoing sprints and lead database requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issue

Technical Skills:

• Overall 10+ years of experience in software development and testing
• 5+ years of Hand on experience working on Big data technologies including Hadoop ecosystems, Hive/Spark, operating Kafka and creating Kafka pipelines.
• Experience with building data pipelines on GCP. Well verse with GCP product offerings.
• Demonstrated experience working on data architecture and database development experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience
• Experience in driving solution architecture discussions/ business stakeholder management & team mentoring
• Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges, and articulate solutions.
• Understanding of Agile or other rapid application development methods
• Experience in Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, and DevOps Systems.
• Learns and applies new technologies and techniques. Keeps up to date on current research and technology in the industry
• Recognizes the importance of collaboration to achieve objectives. Influences team members with creative changes and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking, problem solving and adaptive communication
• Ability to learn and deep dive into new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the box.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent training/certification, or relevant work experience.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

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