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Job Description:
At Regions, the Principal Data Engineer supports the Data and Analytics organization by designing, customizing, and implementing data platforms for the development and production of large-scale data pipelines and analytics. The Principal Data Engineer will use knowledge of big data frameworks and software architecture expertise to design promotion practices for data pipelines, implement dev/ops capabilities for data products, and design and help implement data architectures such as data mesh architecture. The Principal Data Engineer is a forward thinking and visionary role and will be a key leader in developing and supporting Regions' data engineering strategy.
Primary Responsibilities
Designs and implements self-service data product deployment strategies
Promotes Regions' cloud strategy and design cloud-native data engineering workflows
Develops tooling to facilitate data product development, deployment, and monitoring
Develops automated workflows for data engineering pipelines
Collaborates with data engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists to develop data pipelines
Creates RESTful application programming interface (APIs) for streamlining, monitoring, and reporting on data products throughout the products' lifecycles.
Designs and implements deployment infrastructure
Designs and drives data architecture strategy including data contracts and data mesh approaches.
Creates and evangelizes best practices in data operations
Helps contribute to a collaborative, open developer environment
Leads improvements in methodology or initiatives to address capability gaps or increase efficiency
Offers advice and guidance to junior associates for sake of continuous improvement
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a quantitative field
Eight (8) years of related experience
Preferences
Master's degree
Experience with big data and machine learning tools such as Spark, Dask, Kubeflow, Airflow
Experience with micro-service architecture and web-services.
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Terraform
Working knowledge of data engineering pipelines, common data deployment pitfalls, and inherent complexities when managing data at scale.
Sills and Competencies
Demonstrated experience with software engineering best practices and implementing software development lifecycles.
A proven track record of working in teams and of leading projects
Demonstrated success in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript, Rust and Scala
Experience developing RESTful APIs
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Experience delivering and scaling data products in production
Position Type
Full time
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
