Data Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management.
  • Proficient in ETL processes and designing database systems.
  • Skilled in Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS services for data transformation.
  • Experience creating data products for analytical solutions like Tableau dashboards.
  • Strong consultative skills and ability to solve complex problems through collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and writes ETL processes for data extraction and transformation.
  • Integrates and troubleshoots large-scale data from various sources.
  • Translates business needs into technical designs and implements code accordingly.
  • Collaborates with internal clients to understand data requirements and functions.
  • Leads solution development and communicates technical details to stakeholders.
  • Conducts thorough testing of code and reviews it with clients for clarity.
  • Designs training sessions on tools and data sources for the team and end-users.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on technology and innovation.
  • Opportunity to drive impactful solutions in personal financial advice.
  • Engagement with advanced data infrastructure and machine learning tools.
  • Participation in special projects that enhance skill development.
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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