Data Engineer

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is seeking creative, high-energy and driven software engineers with hands-on development skills to work on a variety of meaningful projects. Our software engineering positions provide you the opportunity to join a team of talented engineers working with leading-edge technology. You are ideal for this position if you are a forward-thinking, committed, and enthusiastic software engineer who is passionate about technology.
 

### Job Summary:

As a Lead at Equifax, you will oversee and steer the delivery of innovative batch and data products, primarily leveraging Java and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Your expertise will ensure the efficient and timely deployment of high-quality data solutions that support our business objectives and client needs.

### Key Responsibilities:

• - **Project Leadership:** Lead the design, development, and deployment of batch and data products, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

• - **Technical Oversight:** Provide technical direction and oversee the implementation of solutions using Java and GCP, ensuring best practices in coding, performance, and security.

• - **Team Management:** Mentor and guide a team of developers and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• - **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• - **Quality Assurance:** Implement rigorous testing strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data products.

• - **Performance Optimization:** Monitor and optimize the performance of batch processes and data solutions, identifying and resolving any bottlenecks or issues.

• - **Documentation and Compliance:** Maintain comprehensive documentation for all technical processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

• - **Continuous Improvement:** Advocate for and implement continuous improvement practices within the team, staying abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies.

### Required Qualifications:

• - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• - **Experience:** 

•    - Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with a focus on batch processing and data solutions.

•   - **Technical Skills:**

•    - Proficiency in Java, with a strong understanding of its ecosystems.

•    - Experience with Google Cloud Platform, including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Big Table  and other GCP tools.

•    - Familiarity with ETL processes, data modeling, and SQL.

• - **Soft Skills:** 

•    - Excellent leadership and team management skills.

•    - Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project management.

•    - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

### Preferred Qualifications:

• - Certification in Google Cloud (e.g., Professional Data Engineer).

• - Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.

• - Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.

We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

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