Purpose of Job
We are seeking a talented Data Engineer - Mid Level for our Plano, TX, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ facility.
USAA values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home when needed to achieve focused results. The actual days' onsite are resolved between each employee and the employee's manager.
The candidate selected for this position will be working with the Data Modernization team in IT P&C. Specifically, they will build data pipelines that target our modern data platform on Snowflake. The data pipelines enable the build out of structures used for P&C analytics.
Data Engineers (DEs) are engaged in all phases of the data management lifecycle. This includes gathering and analyzing requirements, collecting, processing, storing, securing, and archiving data. Develop and maintain technical systems for data reporting and technical solutions utilizing emerging technologies. Partner with the business to ensure data management solutions aligned to business objectives.
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.
About USAA IT
Our most meaningful qualification isn't technical, it's human. Here, we don't just sit in front of a screen. We stand behind our 13 million members who rely on us every day.
We're proud of USAA's strong history -- and we're even more passionate about our future. That's why we have a team of supportive and collaborative hardworking technology professionals focused on doing more for our members. And why we're continuing to add innovative problem solvers to our team. With us, you'll find exciting challenges that inspire you to continue learning and growing.
Tasks:
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, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Independently conducts work on the full life cycle of data engineering to include analysis, solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, scheduling, and production support.
Designs and implements complex technical solutions for data engineering and analytic systems.
Identifies and solves significant technical problems and architecture deficiencies to include design, security, and performance.
Collaborates on design reviews by providing feedback on trends and makes recommendations for solutions.
Breaks down business features and into technical stories and approaches. Influences stakeholders in technical adoption for best solutions.
Creates proof of concepts and prototypes that drive the vision and the outcome for complex initiatives to be delivered.
Collaborates with the team and other engineers on new technologies and alternatives to plan and execute complex assignments and tasks.
Helps on-board entry level engineers. May begin mentoring junior engineers.
Acquires data from multiple data sources and maintains resulting databases, data warehouses, and/or data lakes.
Assists to develop, maintain, and enforce the company's data development tools and standards. Conducts code reviews on a regular basis to improve quality and ensure compliance.
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree; OR Approved certification from CodeUp, Galvenize, VetFIT (Veterans for IT) or eFIT (Employees for IT)
4 years of data engineering, data analysis or software development experience implementing data solutions with at least 1 year of data engineering or data management experience.
Extensive knowledge and working experience in SQL and Relational Databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred experience:
Strong experience with data integration tools like Informatica, DBT, and others commonly used on the market
Snowflake data cloud experience a plus
Job scheduling tool experience such as Control-M or equivalent
Strong understanding of Git version control and working experience with DevOps platform like Gitlab
Data engineering skills including advanced level Python skills
Batch and message-based data acquisition experience (Ex: Kafka, CDC etc.)
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 method 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 skill is: $88,200.00 - $158,900.00*
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.
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Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
