Role Description
Data Engineer
Lead I - Software Engineering
Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are
The Data Engineer will be instrumental in building and optimizing our data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys optimizing data systems and building them from the ground up. The Data Engineer will support our software developers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects.
The Opportunity
- Data Pipeline Architecture: Design and implement scalable and reliable data pipelines within AWS cloud environments, leveraging technologies such as Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle, Python, Apache Airflow, SSIS, DataStage or Informatica.
- Database Management: Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server or Oracle databases to ensure high performance, availability, and security.
- ETL Development: Develop and maintain ELT/ETL processes using latest data pipeline technologies PySpark, Kafka, Python and knowledge on using legacy ETL - SSIS, DataStage or Informatica to extract data from various sources, transform it according to business rules, and load it into data warehouses or data lakes.
- Cloud Services Management: Leverage AWS services (e.g., Amazon S3, RDS, Redshift, Lambda, Glue), GCP to build and maintain a highly efficient data infrastructure.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor, identify, and rectify database performance issues. Optimize data processing and ELT/ETL jobs for maximum efficiency.
- Data Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain data security measures, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and best practices in the cloud.
- Collaboration: Work with team members across departments to identify and implement data improvements, integrations, and new technologies to enhance the business’s data ecosystem.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
- Strong experience with AWS, Azure cloud services related to Data Engineering, Data Storage, Processing, and Analytics.
- Proficient in managing and optimizing Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle databases.
- Extensive experience with ETL tools, specifically Airflow, PySpark, Kafka, Python, SSIS, DataStage or Informatica.
- Solid understanding of SQL, Python, and other programming languages.
- Knowledge of data modeling, data governance, data security practices, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work and collaborative with teams in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Healthcare experience is preferred.
- Working Conditions:
- The role may require on-call duties for critical system support.
- Flexibility to work across different time zones when collaborating with global teams.
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Remote
Compensation Range: $82,000-$125,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills
Aws,Azure Cloud,Etl Tools