Data Engineer
@ United States Senate Federal Credit Union

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About the Data Engineer Role

At United States Senate Federal Credit Union, the Data Engineer will lead and shape greenfield projects by building financial systems from the ground up. This position offers high autonomy to innovate and implement individual ideas while contributing to key financial services such as customer data management and transaction processing.

Key Aspects of the Role

  • Innovative Development: Design and develop new financial systems.
  • Creative Freedom: Autonomy to propose and implement vision.
  • Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate with various departments.
  • Leadership Opportunity: Guide projects and mentor team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • ETL Pipeline Development and Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines ensuring quality.
  • Scheduled Jobs, Automation, and Monitoring: Develop scheduled jobs and automate tasks using orchestration tools.
  • Database and Data Warehouse Management: Manage SQL databases and data warehouse solutions.
  • Business Intelligence and Reporting: Support reporting requirements and build data models.
  • Product Innovation and Team Collaboration: Work with Product and Engineering teams to integrate AI and run A/B tests.
  • Compliance & Security: Ensure data practices comply with industry regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Minimum 4 years of data engineering experience with demonstrated strength in SQL, data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing. Experience in cloud data architecture and proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, Scala, Spark, Java, etc.). Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills are required.

Preferred Skills

  • Programming: Python or similar language, SQL proficiency.
  • ETL Tools: Experience with Apache Airflow, Pentaho, Talend, or SSIS.
  • Database Technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
  • Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Data Warehouse Tools: Experience with Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.
  • Business Intelligence: Knowledge of Tableau and Git for version control.

Location & Compensation

This role is remote with opportunities in specific states including MD, DC, VA, CT, FL, NC, SC, TX, LA; and select cities like Chicago, IL; Somerville, MA; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. Salary ranges vary by location.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription), 401(k) Retirement Plan, Incentive bonus, 12 Holidays, 15 Vacation days, 9.75 Sick days, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Free parking or Metro Smart Benefits, and Tuition reimbursement.

Key skills/competency

  • ETL
  • SQL
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Warehousing
  • Python
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Automation
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Governance
  • Compliance

How to Get Hired at United States Senate Federal Credit Union

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research United States Senate Federal Credit Union's culture: Explore mission, values, and benefits.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight ETL, SQL, and cloud skills.
  • Showcase project leadership: Emphasize successful data projects.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice SQL and data modeling questions.
  • Gather references: Secure strong endorsements from previous roles.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL and ETL pipeline concepts.
Practice data warehousing and modeling scenarios.
Familiarize with Apache Airflow basics.
Study cloud platform architectures.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a project you led.
Explain problem-solving during a data crisis.
Discuss teamwork in cross-department projects.
Share handling tight project deadlines.

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