Data Engineer - Intermediate (REMOTE)

Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Purpose of JobWe are seeking a talented Data Engineer - Intermediate (Remote)for our San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX facility. This person may also work remotely in a 100% remote work environment.

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. This position may also be in a 100% remote work environment.

This is for a role in our Bank IT Data Analytics Department, working on one of our Agile Teams.

Engineering Professions Jobs that are part of a community have unique requirements established to maintain consistent application, usage and reporting structure. Please reach out to your HR Business Partner for additional information on specific requirements prior to posting and/or employee placement into this job.

Within defined guidelines and framework, 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 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.About USAA ITOur 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.
• Participates in the full life cycle of data engineering to include analysis, solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, scheduling, and production support with guidance from senior team members.
• Assists in the implementation of technical solutions for data reporting -and analytic systems.
• Assists with designing and writing test scripts to verify data integrity and application of functionality. - Reviews functionality of existing test scripts for understanding.
• Demonstrates familiarity with IT Change and Release Management best practices. - Deploys data pipeline code with assistance from senior team members.
• Participate in design and code review sessions. -
• Actively participates in Agile ceremonies such as daily standup, iteration planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions.
• Develops intermediate familiarity of data management best practices by participating in trainings, reviewing documentation, and reading code from existing solutions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business products and processes.
• Assists senior team members in breaking down business features into technical stories and approaches.
• Actively learns about new and emerging technologies in the data engineering space. -Seeks to apply learnings in current and future projects.Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree; OR approved certification from an approved academy in one of the following fields: Web Development, Data Science, Cyber Cloud, Systems Engineering or Software Engineering; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 2 years of data engineering, data analysis or software development experience implementing data solutions.
  • Working Experience in SQL and Relational Databases.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.Preferred experience:
    • Experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Snowflake)
    • Data Movement Technologies
    • Financial Services ExperienceThe 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: $72,900 - $131,400* 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. Please click on the link below for more details.Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.

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