Data Engineer II

Why USAA?

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.

The Opportunity

Employer:  United Services Automobile Association  

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 and procedures for business activities. Collaborate with senior engineers and implement technical solutions. Design, write, test and deploy data pipeline code. Participate in design and code review sessions. Breakdown business features and into technical stories and approaches. Help on-board entry level engineers. 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. May telecommute.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Analytics or related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered, or in an engineering-related occupation. Position requires experience in the following:

• Cloud Computing
• SQL
• Unix or Linux Shell Scripting
• Snowflake and DBT (Data Build Tool)
• Hadoop
• Python
• Agile Methodologies
• Git (CI/CD Automation)
• Kafka
• Java
• Data Warehousing
• Data partitioning and cleansing
• Hive

Worksite: 5601 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024

Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

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.

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Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

 

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.