TransPecos Banks, SSB · 1 hour ago
Data Engineer & Architect
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTransPecos Banks is seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer & Architect with operations support experience and data architecture capabilities. The role involves supporting production data operations, developing new features and pipelines, and contributing to the design of enterprise data architecture across AWS and Databricks.
Financial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Be the go-to person for production support. Troubleshoot issues, identify bottlenecks, and ensure smooth data operations
Work closely with our partners and internal staff to address any data-related concerns promptly
Keep a watchful eye on system performance and proactively address any anomalies
Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based data architectures on AWS and Databricks
Implement efficient ETL/ELT processes using Databricks notebooks, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure data solutions meet business needs
Utilize AWS services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, and EMR, and integrate with Databricks Workspaces for unified data processing
Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with industry standards and regulations, including role-based access control (RBAC) in Databricks
Troubleshoot and optimize existing ETL processes for performance and reliability using Databricks performance tuning techniques
Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to enhance data engineering capabilities, including Databricks Lakehouse architecture
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to provide accessible and high-quality data for analytics and reporting via Databricks SQL and Unity Catalog
Participate in designing enterprise-level data models (conceptual, logical, physical) to support Lakehouse and warehouse structures
Define and maintain data standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns for ingestion, transformation, storage, and governance
Evaluate system architecture and make recommendations to support scalability, performance, and cost optimization across AWS and Databricks
Assist in defining canonical data entities and integration patterns used across the organization
Contribute to solution architecture for data pipelines, APIs, and event-driven data flows
Support the creation of technical documentation including data dictionaries, lineage diagrams, and architectural diagrams
Partner with security and governance stakeholders to ensure adherence to data stewardship, quality, and compliance principles
Provide architectural input during project planning, backlog grooming, and cross-team design discussions
Carry out responsibilities with professionalism, respect for others, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Any other duties as assigned
Reliable production support of the cloud-based data ecosystem through troubleshooting, debugging, analysis, and code deployments, including Databricks job orchestration and monitoring
Support for data warehouse and Lakehouse maintenance, including patches, upgrades, and workspace configuration
Clear communications around data initiatives, planning, and problem resolution, including Databricks workspace collaboration
Architectural documentation, including data flow diagrams, detailed solution designs, and model definitions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven experience as a Cloud Data Engineer with expertise in AWS and Databricks
Strong background in ETL/ELT development using Apache Spark and Databricks
Familiarity with data modeling, database design, and optimization techniques in Delta Lake
Ability to work collaboratively using Databricks Repos and version control
Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of data architecture concepts such as modeling patterns, data governance, and domain‑driven design frameworks
Preferred
Experience with Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, and MLflow is a plus
AWS certifications in relevant areas
Databricks certifications in relevant areas
Experience with Apache NiFi, Apache NiFi Registry
Experience with Databricks administration, including workspace setup, cluster configuration, and access control
Knowledge of data warehousing and Lakehouse architecture
Familiarity with DevOps practices in a cloud environment, including CI/CD pipelines integrated with Databricks
Knowledge of Banking and Financial Services
Strong positivity
Mission driven, competitive, goal oriented, and motivated to develop themselves and others
Energetic, resourceful, and appropriate work intensity to get the work done
Strong people acumen and relationship skills; Naturally pre-disposed to quickly establish positive personal and professional relationships
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Must be able to lift to 20 pounds
Company
TransPecos Banks, SSB
TransPecos Banks, SSB is a Texas state savings bank headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Founded in 1924
51-200 employees
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