What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER position at CoBank?
Benefits Overview :
A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!
Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank
- Careers with a purpose. Stand for something!
- Time-Off Packages-15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
- Competitive Compensation & Incentive
- Hybrid work model : flexible arrangements for most positions
- Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10K per year
- Outstanding 401k : up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
- Community Impact : United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
- Associate Resource Groups : creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
- Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
Job Description :
A pivotal role in driving the design, development, and optimization of our data infrastructure and architecture. Lead the implementation of complex data engineering solutions, leveraging cloud-native technologies, particularly AWS services and open-source software. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of data-driven initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support data engineering solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies. Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community.
Essential Functions :
Education :
Work Experience :
8 years of relevant experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data solutions, required
Prior Experience in a leadership or senior technical role within a data engineering team, required
Expertise in designing and implementing complex data pipelines and ETL processes, preferably using cloud-native technologie, required
In-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, including data modeling, schema design, and optimization techniques, required
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Scala, or Java required
Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and proficiency in leveraging AWS native services for data processing, storage, and analytics required
Strong understanding of distributed computing frameworks and big data technologies, such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Flink, required
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data engineering challenges, required
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making, required
Expertise with AWS development environment and services, required
Strategic thinking and planning, required
Continuous learning and innovation, required
Collaboration and teamwork. required
Results-driven mindset, required
About CoBank :
The typical base pay range for this role is between $140,052 - $194,742. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $140,052 - $194,742