Data Engineer - Mid Level

Company: USAA
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobData Engineer - Mid Level


We are currently seeking a talented Data Engineer - Mid Level for our Phoenix, AZ facility. Data Engineers are engaged in all phases of the software development lifecycle which include; gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, responding to outages and creating application system models. Data Engineers primary functions are to design, develop, document, test and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for internal use, perform defect corrections (analysis, design, code). In addition, Data Engineers participate in design meetings and consult with business clients to refine, test, and debug programs to meet business needs, and interact and sometimes direct third-party partners in the achievement of business and technology initiatives. This is an intermediate-level position. Incumbents acquire and apply maturing knowledge of the business, its products, and or processes and may participate in all phases of software development lifecycle. Data Engineers work with limited guidance on moderately complex work assignments and problem resolution.Job RequirementsABOUT USAAUSAA 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.In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For -, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly - Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses -to apply.ABOUT USAA ITOur most important qualification isn't technical, it's human. Here, we don't just sit in front of a screen. We stand behind our 11 million members who rely on us every day.

We are over 3,000 employees -strong, a passionately supportive and collaborative team built on Agile principles. We've been a top-two Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT five years in a row and were recently named a Top 50 Employer for Minority Engineers & IT by Workforce Diversity Magazine. - - - - - - -

See what it's like to work for a company where your passion meets our purpose: -

USAA Information Technology: A Realistic Preview -Click on the link to watch the USAA Data Engineer Spotlight video
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• With limited guidance performs defect correction (analysis, design, code) on less complex issues and/or codes applications of medium complexity. With guidance begins to install, customize and integrate commercial software packages. Works with more tenured peers to gain understanding of systems while conducting root cause analysis of issues, reviewing new and existing code and/or performing unit testing.
• Works with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing. Learns to create system documentation/play books and attends requirements, design and code reviews. Receives work packages from manager and/or delegates.
• Understands and assists in gathering and analyzing customer requirements and may respond to outages following the appropriate processes.
• Partners with experienced team members to develop accurate estimates on work packages. May begin to identify issues that impact availability.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of software development experience specific to I/T discipline/Technology(s)PREFERRED
    • 2+ years' experience developing, deploying and supporting high-quality, fault-tolerant data pipelines (leveraging distributed, data movement technologies and approaches, including but not limited to ETL and streaming ingestion and processing)
    • 1+ years' experience with Hadoop Ecosystem
    • 2+ years' experience in a software engineer role, leveraging Java, Python, Scala, etc.
    • 2+ years' advanced distributed schema and SQL development skills including partitioning for performance of ingestion and consumption patterns
    • 2+ years' experience with distributed NoSQL databases and event brokers (Apache Cassandra, Kafka, Graph databases, Document Store databases)
    • 1+ years' experience with cloud-based data offerings (Amazon AWS, Google GCP, Microsoft Azure)
    • 2+ years' experience with ETL Tools (Informatica, DataStage)
    • Experience with Agile Development MethodologiesDESIRED CHARACTERISTICSUSAA Data Engineers create innovative solutions that impact our members. Collectively, we are:
      • Curious and excited by new ideas
        • Energized by a fast-paced environment - - - -
        • Able to understand and translate business needs into leading-edge technology - - - -
        • Comfortable working as part of a connected team, but self-motivated - - -
        • Community-focused, dependable and committee -
        • Exceptionally detail-orientedThe 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.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. - Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.Relocation assistance is notavailable for this position.

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