Vistra Corp.

Lead Data Engineer

Vistra Corp.$100K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-9 years of data engineering, warehousing, and ETL experience.
  • Proficient in Python, Java, or SQL programming languages.
  • Extensive experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB databases.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of data pipelines and ETL processes.
  • Build and manage databases and data models.
  • Develop data integration and transformation processes.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts for data requirements.
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
  • Optimize system performance with improvement recommendations.
  • Implement data security measures and ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a team of junior data engineers.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to emerging data technologies.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex data solutions and managing the organization's data infrastructure. You will work closely with data scientists, data analysts, and other data engineers to ensure data is processed, stored, and analyzed efficiently and accurately. You will need to have extensive technical skills and experience in designing and implementing large-scale data solutions.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
• Lead the design and implementation of complex data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions.
• Build and manage databases and data models.
• Develop and implement data integration and data transformation processes.
• Collaborate with data scientists and data analysts to understand data requirements and provide data in the required format.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Optimize system performance and recommend improvements to optimize performance.
• Implement and maintain data security measures.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and data governance policies.
• Lead and mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance and support.
• Evaluate new data technologies and make recommendations for implementation.
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery of data solutions.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
• 7-9 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL.
• Extensive experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka. • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics
• Understanding of data privacy and data governance policies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and manage projects.

Job Family
Data Analytics

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
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