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We are looking for an experienced, hands-on principal Data Engineer to lead & deliver high quality, efficient and performant data products and solutions to strengthen the Data Platform team.
This role will be responsible for working within various data warehouses, marts, and BI environments. Will be developing on AWS and Snowflake platforms.
This role combines technical leadership with deep engineering expertise to build robust, high-quality data pipelines and platforms.

Expertise in Python, ETL methodologies, SQL and Big Data solutions is critical for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, DBT, and Airflow.
• Expertise in ETL development and design using Python, Big Data (Hadoop/SPARK)
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade data platforms.
• Extensive Experience on AWS Cloud platform and associated services.
• Expert understanding of dimensional model and ER designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and Agile Methodology
• Strong exposure to Data Warehouse principles, Semantic layer and data consumption patterns.
• Collaborates with colleagues regarding development best practices and/or data application issues.
• Advises and works on strategic initiatives to mitigate and/or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
• Operates independently with some latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions. Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 12+ years of software development experience with 8+ years in a Data related field.
• Experience in financial or other highly regulated industry
• Use of JIRA in Agile development
• Communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and colleagues remain calm in stressful situations independently troubleshoot program errors regardless of technology write user-friendly explanations of highly technical functionality
• Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of: procedural programming, relational database design, multi-tier system architecture.
• Customer Focus: Delivers internal and external customer service excellence. Exhibits listening skills, patience, empathy, authenticity, pro-activity, and perseverance with external and internal customers. Upholds commitment to delivering optimal solutions, in a timely manner, and balances customer needs with the best interests of the organization. Maintains a positive approach despite challenges, constraints, and/or customer emotions.
• Building Partnerships: Builds collaborative and cooperative relationships; effectively manages conflict. Finds common ground and builds trust with co-workers, managers, partners, and customers through demonstration of inclusiveness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds, cultures, thoughts and experiences. Operates with integrity and communicates respectfully in language, writing, and actions. Shows interest in and supports the success of others; provides encouragement, celebrates wins. Addresses conflict openly and respectfully, addresses through proper channels.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.