Data Engineer

The purpose of this role is to bridge the gap between our on-prem and cloud data warehouses at Summit Credit Union. The Data Engineer designs data systems, ensures data governance, and provides the business with intelligence to inform their decisions. Works with engineers, developers, IT and Business leaders to transform Summit Credit Union's data capabilities and solutions, as well as drive business outcomes. Exercise your independent judgment to apply your experience in data analytics and database design to advise peers, stakeholders, and leadership on the best data tools and practices to achieve Summit's technology and business goals.

Expected Outcomes

• Data is leveraged as a strategic asset, allowing the Data Engineer to drive informed decision making, and support the achievement of Summit's strategic goals. Data is accurate, complete, and consistent, ensuring that business decisions are based on reliable information.
• Data governance practices comply with all relevant regulations and standards and protect against unauthorized access.
• Stakeholders’ data needs are understood and met, or exceeded, and the provided solutions are tailored to the business, and data strategies align with business objectives. Generated data analytics effectively address specific business questions, identify trends and patterns, and use historical data to predict future outcomes.
• KPIs and metrics for data consumption, integration, and use at Summit are effectively established and measured

Capability Requirements

Capability Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years in data management role(s) or combination of applicable work experience and education.
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS/Azure) and data management practices.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in data analytics, database design, and data modeling.
• Familarity with Python and ETLs.
• Knowledge of data governance, data integration, and management practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets to inform business decisions.
• Experience with business intelligence tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate with new technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Exercise independent judgment while recommending technologies and business solutions.
• Able to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences and multiple levels of leadership across all levels in the organization.

Why Summit?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Continuous winner of Top Workplace Awards in WI and Nationally.
• Employee Well-Being: Comprehensive benefit offerings that demonstrate our commitment to our employees' well-being.
• Career Growth: 44% of our positions are filled with internal candidates, showcasing our dedication to career development.
• Positive Work Environment: Our employees often recommend us to their friends, highlighting our supportive and positive work culture.
• Community Impact: Making a difference in people’s lives through our services and programs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all outcomes, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and /or carry up to 10 pounds. 

Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branches requires exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions.

Equipment Used: Variety of office equipment (telephone, printer, pc, mobile devices, etc).

EEO Statement: At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.  We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union.  Different makes us better.  Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.