Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer
Responsibilities What You'll Do: At Principal Financial Group, we pursue excellence in all aspects of our work. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that will develop the future of our data capabilities. Your role will be vital in ensuring our data infrastructure is both resilient and innovative, enabling us to compete in a rapidly evolving market. You'll collaborate with a team of exceptionally experienced professionals who are as ambitious and dedicated as you are. Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement enterprise-level data integration solutions
- Establish guidelines for data engineering and coding standards
- Mentor junior data engineers and offer technical mentorship
- Work with collaborators to grasp business needs and convert them into technical solutions
- Optimize existing data pipelines for performance and reliability
- Lead troubleshooting of complex data issues
- Participate in technical development reviews and architecture discussions
Who You Are: Senior Data Engineer with 5+ years of data engineering experience to manage the creation and maintenance of data architecture and pipelines. Responsibilities include guiding junior engineers and developing scalable data solutions in line with business objectives.
- Solid proficiency in crafting and implementing data pipelines
- Strong proficiency in SQL and optimization techniques
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake)
- Experience with Python programming language
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
- Proficiency in data modeling and data warehouse structure
- Good to have: Experience with DataOps and DevOps practices
- Understanding of data mesh principles
- Familiarity with data accuracy and evaluation frameworks
- Familiarity with Power BI data visualization tools
- Understanding data governance and security protocols
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience
Qualifications Engineering or Equivalent Soft Skills · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. · Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. · Ability to work independently and mentor team members
Additional Information Our Engineering Culture: In our Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we've nurtured a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we collaborate closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs. Collaboration is ingrained into every aspect of our work – from the products we develop to the world-class service we offer. We are motivated by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is crucial to crafting the finest products and experiences for our customers. Come join us and become a part of a highly ambitious team dedicated to delivering impeccable solutions!