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Data Engineer
Plano, TX

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Job Description

Purpose of JobWe are seeking a talented Data Engineer for our Plano, TX, or San Antonio Vista facility.

Data Engineers are engaged in all phases of the software development lifecycle which include gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, responding to outages and creating application system models. Data Engineers primary functions are to design, develop, document, test and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for internal use, perform defect corrections (analysis, design, code). In addition, Data Engineers participate in design meetings and consult with business clients to refine, test, and debug programs to meet business needs, and interact and sometimes direct third-party partners in the achievement of business and technology initiatives. This role is a solid, career-level role where functional and technical proficiency has been obtained, and incumbents display a depth of technical understanding within their respective areas of specialization allowing them to operate independently. Incumbents also display a proficiency that allows them to begin to mentor others (third party and internal resources) on procedural matters.

Job Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Independently installs, customizes and integrates commercial software packages.
* Facilitates root cause analysis of system issues.
* Works with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
* Learns to create system documentation/play books and attends requirements, design and code reviews.
* Receives work packages from manager and/or delegates.
* Identifies ideas to improve system performance and impact availability.
* Resolves complex technical design issues.
* Creates system documentation/play book(s) and participates as a reviewer and contributor in requirements, design and code reviews.
* May serve as the subject matter expert on development techniques.
* Partners with experienced team members to develop accurate work estimates on work packages.
* May serve as a mentor on procedural matters to less experienced internal and third party team members.
* May assist experienced team members with the delegation of work packages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in IT
* AND, 4 or more years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within specific I/T discipline(s)/technology(s)
* Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.

PREFERRED

* 2+ Years Experience with administering and developing Kafka and/or on the Confluent Platform
* 2+ Years Experience with Streaming data pipelines
* Experience with Java Enterprise Edition (JEE)
* Experience with Dev/Ops tooling and CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with Javascript/React JS
* Perl or Bash scripting
* Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with all technologies in Java-based web application requests
* Desire to learn new technologies
* Strong teaming and collaboration skills
* Embraces Agile practices

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

For Internal Candidates:

Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting.

Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 05/09/19 by 11:59 pm CST time.

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