Data Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management.
  • Proficiency in ETL processes and designing database systems for analytics.
  • Strong skills in Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS services.
  • Experience creating data products, including Tableau dashboards, for analytical solutions.
  • Consultative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and critical issue resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Write ETL processes, design database systems, and develop analytic processing tools.
  • Troubleshoot software for data consistency and integrate large scale data from various sources.
  • Translate business specs into design specs and write complex queries and reports.
  • Partner with internal clients to understand business functions and informational needs.
  • Lead all phases of solution development and communicate technical considerations effectively.
  • Test code for accuracy and ensure client understanding of end products.
  • Design and conduct training on tools and data sources for the team and users.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Engagement in special projects offering diverse experiences.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful financial advice and analytics solutions.
Full Job Description

Details
Advice and Wealth Management Technology (AWMT) is seeking a data engineer for the Data & Analytics engineering team, driving innovation in scalable, personalized financial advice through data infrastructure, machine learning, and engineering excellence. The role involves collaborating with a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective data solutions to support AWM strategic initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

  • Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems, and develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
  • Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates large scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.
  • Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing complex programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.
  • Partners with internal clients to gain an enhanced understanding of business functions and informational needs. Gains expertise in tools, technologies, and applications/databases in specific business areas and company-wide systems.
  • Leads all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients and less experienced team members.
  • Tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Reviews end product with the client to ensure adequate understanding. Provides data analysis guidance as required.
  • Designs and conducts training sessions on tools and data sources used by the team and self-provisioners. Provides job aids to team members and business users.
  • Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designing database systems, and developing tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
  • Strong skills in data transformation using Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS services, including experience with creating data products to be used for analytical solutions (including Tableau dashboards), and implementing jobs for automated processing.
  • Consultative mindset, creative problem solving for ambiguous problems, and partnering with business stakeholders.
  • Proactive support engineer in resolving critical production issues, ensuring data and pipeline reliability.
  • Minimum of five years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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