Prudential Financial

Senior Data Engineer

Prudential Financial$104K — $171K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
  • Experience with DevOps automation tools and practices and full SDLC knowledge
  • Ability to leverage diverse perspectives for organizational benefit
  • Familiarity with business concepts aiding decision-making
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and tackle challenges
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in languages such as Python, R, SQL, Java, and Scala

Responsibilities

  • Build and optimize data pipelines and storage systems
  • Develop efficient, well-documented code according to Prudential standards
  • Conduct complex data analysis and prepare data for modeling
  • Collaborate on data projects to enhance acquisition and quality
  • Write tests and develop solutions for quality assurance issues
  • Identify and coach opportunities for technology innovations
  • Tackle complex problems requiring in-depth data evaluation

Benefits

  • Market-competitive base salaries with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness programs with reimbursement options
  • Wide range of work/life resources
  • Educational benefits for degree and certificate programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted shares
Full Job Description
Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Your Team & Role
As a Senior Data Engineer on the FM Management Reporting team, you will partner with talented architects, infrastructure engineers, machine learning engineers, data scientists and data analysts to improve Prudential's financial data lakes. You will analyze, design, develop, test, and perform ongoing maintenance to build high quality data pipelines that drive platform delivery. You will implement capabilities to solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services and experiences to delight our customers! In addition to applied experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
• Build and optimize data pipelines, logic and storage systems with latest coding practices and industry standards and modern design patterns and architectural principles; actively code and execute against the roadmap
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards
• Conduct complex data analysis and report on results, prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling, combine raw information from different sources
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and architects on data projects to enhance data acquisition, transformation, organization processes, data reliability, efficiency, and quality
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
• Bring an applied understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, begin to identify opportunities to provide input to the team and coach others, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, R, SQL, Java, Scala, Pyspark/Apache Spark, Shell scripting

The Skills & Expertise You Bring
• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
• Experience in working with DevOps automation tools & practices; Knowledge of full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
• Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills; enjoy learning new skills!
• Applied experience with several of the following:
o Programming Language: Python, R, SQL, Java, Scala, Pyspark/Apache Spark, Shell scripting
o Data Ingestion, Integration & Transformation: Moving data from multiple sources, formats, and volumes to analytics platforms through various tools. Preparing data for further analysis; transforming and mapping raw data to generate insights and wrangling data through tools.
o Database Management System: Storing, organizing, managing, and delivering data using relational DBs, NoSQL DBs, Graph DBs, and data warehouse technologies including AWS Redshift and Snowflake
o Database tools: Data architecture to store, organize, and manage data. Experience with SQL and NoSQL based databases for storage and processing of structured, semi-structured & unstructured data.
• Real-Time Analytics: Spark, Kinesis Data Streams
• Data Buffering: Kinesis, Kafka
• Workflow Orchesration: Airflow, AppFlow, Austosys, Cloudwatch, Splunk
• Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel
o Data Lakes & Warehousing: Building Data Models, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing
o Data Protection and Security: Knowledge of data protection, security principles and services; data loss prevention, role based access controls, data encryption, data access capture and core security services
o Common Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Frameworks: Ansible, CloudFormation
o Cloud Computing: Knowledge of fundamentals of AWS architectural principles and services; Strong ability on cloud formation and to write code; Knowledge of AWS core services
o Testing/Quality: Unit, interface and end user testing concepts and tooling inclusive of non-functional requirements (performance, usability, reliability, security/vulnerability scanning, etc.) including how testing integrated into Dev Ops; accessibility awareness
• Preferred qualifications:
o Serverless data pipeline development using AWS Glue, Lambda and Step functions
o Architecture Patterns
o Design Thinking
o Financial/Insurance industry experience is a plus, not a must

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $104,000.00 to $171,600.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).


Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial is a financial services company that specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It focuses on helping individuals and institutional customers to grow and protect their wealth. The company also offers an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to their full potential, and give back to the communities where they live and work. Prudential Financial was founded in 1875 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Prudential Financial Careers

Join the esteemed ranks of Prudential Financial, a global leader in financial services, where your career is nurtured, your innovation valued, and your professional growth guaranteed. Work You’ll Do At Prudential Financial, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses tackle their financial challenges with robust solutions. As part of our team, you will lead efforts to innovate and expand our services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the financial industry. Transform the financial landscape with your expertise and join a team where diversity, leadership, and personal growth are not just encouraged but actively fostered. With Prudential Financial, you position yourself at the nexus of finance and cutting-edge innovation. Collaborate with a global network of professionals, dedicated to steering clients through their financial journeys with precision and foresight. Our culture thrives on teamwork, leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence. Prudential Financial Job Opportunities We are actively hiring and have a variety of job opportunities designed to bring out the best in each employee. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Prudential Financial offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to make an impact in the financial sector. Do Innovative Work Join our team of over 40,000 professionals worldwide, working together to reshape the future of finance. At Prudential Financial, your skills in networking, strategic thinking, and leadership will drive change and foster an environment of continuous innovation and growth. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Prudential Financial internship. Our programs offer invaluable industry insights and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark. Benefits and Culture Prudential Financial is not just about professional achievements but also about personal well-being. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and the collective pursuit of excellence. Future-Proof Your Career With Prudential Financial, career advancement is a reality. We provide extensive training and development programs, including leadership and diversity training, to ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Explore Discover how Prudential Financial leads the way in financial innovation and client service. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our clients and the industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore Prudential Financial jobs today and find where you fit in our dynamic team. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Prudential Financial.
Learn more about Prudential Financial
Size
88 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$374 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$57 billion
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