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Company

Original Job Post

Discover Financial Services · 3 days ago

Principal Data Engineer

Riverwoods, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $176K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Recommends and influences end-to-end design of data integration solutions, data model changes, and creates the most effective way to approach the business requirements

Implements large-scale data solutions that are complex, scalable, and efficient using all data integration tools and technologies available

Oversees product delivery solutions are delivered on time and with high quality, which includes but not limited to planning and writing/ creation of complete user stories.

Utilizes an enterprise-wide perspective and influences strategic direction of the company

Contributes/develops holistic test methodologies across the data engineering practice

Champions continuous improvements and innovations

Uses advances SQL functions to identify and execute SQL tuning opportunities

Drives code review sessions and other process/operational improvement initiatives

Demonstrates an ability to flex communication style to educate and influence across multiple levels of the organization

Provides feedback and guidance to others

Qualification

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Data Platform AdministrationData Platform EngineeringTechnical ProficiencyDreyfus Engineering ScaleETL ToolsProgramming LanguagesTechnology StacksCI/CDJenkinsGitHubPythonSparkUnix/LinuxTWS/Control-MBI StackCloud PlatformsAWSGCPAzureInfrastructure ConceptsSQL OptimizationNoSQLDocumentationData Pipelines

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

6+ years of experience in Data Platform Administration/Engineering

Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus engineering scale

Preferred

Experience with ETL Tools (Ab Initio, Data Stage, Informatica)

Experience in programming languages (Unix scripting, Python, Java, etc…)

Experience with broader technology stacks used downstream and upstream. (BI, Tableau, etc.)

Experienced in other technology tools and stacks such as CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub, Python, Spark, and Open Source

Experience in supplemental tools and technologies involved in data integration (Unix/Linux, TWS/Control-M or alike, BI stack)

Experience working in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Possess an understanding of key infrastructure concepts (distributed data platforms) to support building data intensive applications

Experience optimizing SQL both relational and nosql

Experience in documenting current state processes and develop designs and reusable data pipelines that are operationally resilient

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Discover Financial Services

Glassdoor

3.9

We are Discover. As one of the most recognized brands in U.S.

Founded in 1985

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.discover.com

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