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Lead Data Engineer / Software Engineer (W2 Only) - 100% Remote - Consumer Finance

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Lead Data Engineer / Software Engineer (Consumer Finance) -- 12+ Months

Location: 100% Remote

Type: W2 Only

Company Overview:

Join the dynamic team as a Lead Data Engineer / Software Engineer within leading financial institution. Our goal is to enhance client experience through innovative technology solutions and effective data-driven strategies.

Role Overview:

The Lead Data Engineer / Software Engineer will be playing a pivotal role in data engineering, API development, and related technologies. This position requires a strong foundation in software engineering, particularly within consumer finance and contact center solutions, alongside exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with organizational stakeholders to drive projects forward.
  • Establish credibility as an engineering leader to encourage collaboration with architects and principal engineers for technical innovation and process improvement.
  • Design, create, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS.
  • Develop and implement data ingestion and processing pipelines using Big Data technologies, ensuring seamless integration from various data sources (e.g., RDBMS, APIs, flat files).
  • Ensure data integrity and quality by developing automated data validation checks.
  • Execute data processing and transformation using technologies such as Spark and Cloud Services, implementing business logic in supported languages.
  • Develop scalable frameworks for data collection, transformation, and distribution to support omni-channel customer communications.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to optimize data collection, insights, and display.
  • Identify trends and patterns in complex data sets and develop frameworks using data visualization tools to present analytical and actionable results to stakeholders.
  • Utilize data visualization tools to present consolidated, actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote best industry practices.

Qualifications:

  • 5-7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer in consumer finance or a similar industry.
  • Strong educational background in math, statistics, computer science, or data science.
  • Expertise in programming languages such as Snowflake, Java, Scala, Python, or C#.
  • Hands-on experience with technologies like HDFS, YARN, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Oozie/Airflow, and AWS.
  • Proficiency in data mining/programming tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, R) and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redshift).
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • AWS certification and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) are advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Spark Streaming, Kafka Streaming/Kafka Connect, ELK Stack, Cassandra/MongoDB, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Direct experience with AWS services: VPC, S3, CloudFront, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, Active MQ, Step Functions, Elastic/Open Search.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
  • Prior experience in financial services and cloud-based solutions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates with strong communication skills and a passion for technological innovation are encouraged to apply. Join to drive customer-centric strategies, increase automation, and leverage data analytics for enhanced customer experiences across marketing & servicing platforms.

To Apply: Submit your resume, and a brief summary of your experience with Data Engineering projects. Highlight your ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

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