Lead Engineer, Data Engineering

Key Skills

AWS, Data Architecture, Data management, ETL frameworks, Oracle, SQL

Job Description

Responsible for developing highly optimized low latency Data Integration solutions.

• Responsible for writing code which conforms to standards and best practices and is highly efficient.
• Responsible for understanding deeply the end to end data requirements, application and service requirements and designing end to end data solutions.
• Responsible for periodically supporting a 24x7 production data platform which is consumed by multiple enterprise applications.
• Work with other Data Engineers, Development and Production DBA’s as part of database design and development.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Experience with Oracle Data Integrator or Informatica is a plus.
• Experience with AWS is a plus.
• Experience with Search Platforms like SOLR is a plus.
• Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) principles is a plus.
• Financial Services Industry knowledge is a plus.

Skill in:

• Must have relevant experience in various database platforms, ETL solutions/products, ETL architecture.

• Expert level experience with Oracle (or similar DB platforms), ETL architecture and development.
• Expert level experience in Performance Optimization of ETL and Database (Oracle – SQL, PLSQL or similar)
• Expert level experience with efficient Data Integration patterns/technologies.
• Experience in building low latency Data Integration solutions.

Ability to:

• Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.
• Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.

Education/Previous Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience or combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required.

Raymond James Guiding Behaviors

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm