Sr Data Engineer

Job Family

IT Operations

Job Description Summary

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, architecture and support of systems, services and applications required for the collection, storage, processing, and analysis of all forms of data to enable data-driven decisions and outcomes across the enterprise.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other engineers, data scientists, analytics teams, and business product owners in an agile environment.
• Architect, build, and support the operation of Cloud and On-Premises enterprise data infrastructure and tools.
• Design robust, reusable, and scalable data driven solutions and data pipeline frameworks to automate the ingestion, processing and delivery of both structured and unstructured batch and real-time streaming data.
• Build data APIs and data delivery services to support critical operational processes, analytical models and machine learning applications.
• Assist in selection and integration of data related tools, frameworks, and applications required to expand platform capabilities.
• Understand and implement best practices in management of enterprise data, including master data, reference data, metadata, data quality and lineage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or relevant technical field
• Four years of collective experience in the application of data engineering, data analytics, data warehousing, business intelligence, database administration, and data integration concepts and methodologies
• Three years of experience architecting, building, and administering big data and real-time streaming analytics architectures in on-premises and cloud environments
• Two years of experience architecting, building, and administering large-scale distributed applications
• Two years of experience with Linux operations and development, including basic commands and shell scripting
• Two years of experience with execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery
• Expertise in SQL for data profiling, analysis, and extraction
• Familiarity with data science techniques and frameworks
• Creative thinker with strong analytical skills
• Results oriented with a strong customer focus
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong technical communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to learn and keep pace with the latest technology advances and quickly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g. computer science, math, engineering)
• Solid understanding of big data and real time streaming analytics processing architecture and ecosystems
• Practical experience with data warehousing architecture and implementation, including hands on experience with source to target mappings and developing ETL code
• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
• Experience with data analysis and using data visualization tools to describe data
• Relevant technology or platform certification (AWS, Microsoft, etc.)
• Software development experience in relevant programming languages (i.e. Java, Python, Scala, Node.js)

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Occasional Travel <10%

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023