Data Engineer - Mid Level

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

The candidate selected for this position is going to get to work on the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) IT team in USAA’s Enterprise Chief Information Office. They will work with ETL/data technologies including DataStage, dbt and snowflake. 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.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in the following location: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Independently conducts work on the full life cycle of data engineering to include analysis, solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, scheduling, and production support.
• Designs and implements complex technical solutions for data engineering and analytic systems.
• Identifies and solves significant technical problems and architecture deficiencies to include design, security, and performance.
• Collaborates on design reviews by providing feedback on trends and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Breaks down business features and into technical stories and approaches. Influences customers in technical adoption for best solutions.
• Creates proof of concepts and prototypes that drive the vision and the outcome for complex initiatives to be delivered.
• Collaborates with the team and other engineers on new technologies and alternatives to plan and implement complex assignments and tasks.
• Helps on-board entry level engineers. May begin mentoring junior engineers.
• Acquires data from multiple data sources and maintains resulting databases, data warehouses, and/or data lakes.
• Assists to develop, maintain, and carry out the company’s data development tools and standards. Conducts code reviews on a regular basis to improve quality and ensure compliance.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree; OR Approved certification from CodeUp, Galvanize, VetFIT (Veterans for IT) or eFIT (Employees for IT)
• 4 years of data engineering, data analysis or software development experience implementing data solutions with at least 1 year of data engineering or data management experience.
• Extensive knowledge and working experience in SQL and Relational Databases.
• Understands the Agile methodology practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in working in Cloud technologies

What sets you apart:

• Proficiency in Data/ETL tools such as IBM DataStage, Informatica, DBT, Snowflake or similar
• Familiarity with Actimize
• Familiarity/Experience with Reference Data Management tool such as EBX/ERDC.
• Knowledge of Unix commands, SQL and Control M
• Experience working in Agile development environments, collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver data solutions efficiently.
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts and standard methodologies, ensuring data integrity and performance in data warehouse environment

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450.00 - $197,730.00.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process 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 data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The 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.

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.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

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.