Position : Data Engineer
Location : Chicago IL (Hybrid)
Duration : 9 Months with EXT
Top 5 Skill sets
1. DevOps
2. AWS Cloud
3. Terraform
4. Python
5 CI/CD pipelines
Nice to have skills or certifications:
1. BlueGreen deployments
2. Kubernetes
3. Ansible Playbooks
JOB OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will partner with various teams to define and execute data acquisition storage transformation processing and make data actionable for operational and analytics initiatives that create sustainable revenue and share growth. This role requires expertise in Uniteds data sources and technology business intuition and a working knowledge of data transformation and analytical tools.
Support large scale data pipelines in a distributed and scalable environment
Enable and optimize production AWS environment for data infrastructure and frameworks
Expert in creating Terraform modules to automate deployments
Knowledge of Databricks and Datalake technologies
Partner with development teams and other department leaders/stakeholders to provide cutting edge technical solutions that enable business capabilities
Participate and lead in design and development of innovative batch and streaming data applications using AWS technologies
Provide the team technical direction and approach to be undertaken and guide them in resolution of queries/issues
AWS Certification
Knowledge: Python Bash scripting PySpark AWS Services (Airflow Glue Lambda others) Terraform Databricks
Skills: Thorough troubleshooter Hands on AWS Technology leader People person and ability to conclude an undertaking
Ability: Solve problems under pressure and in constrained scenarios Leadership Making right judgement
Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Coordinate and guide crossfunctional projects that involve team members across all areas of the enterprise vendors external agencies and partners
Ability to manage multiple deliverables both short and longterm in a busy and aggressive environment while staying flexible to dynamic needs and priority levels
Manage agile development and delivery by collaborating with project manager product owner and development leads
REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in quantitative field (statistics software engineering business analytics information systems aviation management or related degree)
5 years of experience in data engineering or ETL development role
Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Strong analytic skills related to working with structure semi structure and unstructured datasets.
Experience with Big Query SQL server etc.
Experience with AWS cloud services: Redshift S3 Athena etc.
Experience with SQL and various database interface tools: SSMS Oracle SQL developer etc.
Passionate about solving problems through data and analytics and creating data products including data models
Strong initiative to take ownership of datafocused projects get involved in the details of validation and testing as well as provide a business user perspective to their work
Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear precise and actionable manner
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong problemsolving skills using data to tackle problems
Outstanding writing communication and presentation skills
PREFERRED
Masters degree
Experience with Quantum Metrics and Akamai
Experience with languages: Python R etc.
Strong experience with continuous integration & delivery using Agile methodologies
Data engineering experience with transportation/airline industry
Strong problemsolving skills