Data Engineer II

Why USAA?Within defined guidelines and framework, Data Engineers (DEs) are engaged in all phases of the data management lifecycle. This includes gathering and analyzing requirements, collecting, processing, storing, securing, and archiving data. Develop and maintain technical systems for data reporting and technical solutions utilizing emerging technologies. Partner with the business to ensure data management solutions aligned to business objectives.

The Opportunity

Employer: United Services Automobile Association

Tasks: Identify and manage existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follow written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities. Participate in the full life cycle of data engineering to include analysis, solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, scheduling, and production support with guidance from senior team members. Assist in the implementation of technical solutions for data reporting and analytic systems. Assist with designing and writing test scripts to verify data integrity and application of functionality. Review functionality of existing test scripts for understanding. Demonstrate familiarity with IT Change and Release Management best practices. Deploy data pipeline code with assistance from senior team members. Participate in design and code review sessions. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standup, iteration planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions. Develop intermediate familiarity of data management best practices by participating in trainings, reviewing documentation, and reading code from existing solutions. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business products and processes. Assist senior team members in breaking down business features into technical stories and approaches. Actively learn about new and emerging technologies in the data engineering space. Seek to apply learnings in current and future projects. May telecommute.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field, and 16 months of experience in the job offered, or in a data engineering-related occupation. Position requires:

• IBM DataStage and Informatica PowerCenter;
• IBM Netezza and DB2;
• SQL;
• Unix or Linux Shell Scripting;
• Snowflake and DBT (Data Build Tool);
• Python;
• Agile Methodologies;
• Control-M; and
• Git (CI/CD Automation).

Worksite: 5601 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024

Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details.

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Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.