Full-Time Sr. Staff Data Engineer

The Sr. Staff Data Engineer will work within a geographically disperse operations team that seeks continuous improvement for NBCUniversal analytics and business intelligence technologies.

As the flood of digital information increases, the Sr Staff Data Engineer in this role will be responsible for connecting multiple open and closed sourced systems and transitioning raw data to predictive information for partners across broadcast (cable, news, and sports networks), film studios, and world-renowned theme parks.

In the Sr. Staff Engineer role, you will be working with internal stakeholders, data engineers, visualization experts, data scientists, and other technologists across the business.

If you are someone who strives for continuous operational improvement through automation and value creation, you have come to the right place. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us!

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a 24/7 operational resiliency across data pipelines.
2. Seek continuous improvement of operations by automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
3. Deliver services that meet internal KPIs and customer SLAs.
4. Ensure operational policies and standards are followed across the organization.
5. Interface with other technology teams to leverage cloud-native data engineering principles to maintain high quality data faster.
6. Mentor junior and entry-level engineers by providing time for open feedback and guidance.
7. Review business and product requirements for data operations then recommend changes and upgrades to operational systems to accommodate ongoing needs.
8. Establish processes and structures based on business and technical requirements to ensure operational reporting needs are satisfied.
9. Partner with business analysts, architects, application engineers, and data scientists, leveraging the appropriate tools, solutions, and/or processes as part of their data mining, profiling, automation, and analytical activities.
10. Foster a DevOps culture and participate in development sprints, retrospectives, releases, and deployments.
11. Collaborate with technology and business teams to lead and ensure design, development, and delivery of robotic process automation solutions

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a data and/or software engineering role
• Experience with Python, SQL, and Bash Scripting
• Experience with Airflow, Snowflake, Docker, and GitHub
• Experience with Snyk, Wiz, and Qualys
• Experience implementing scalable, distributed, and highly available systems using cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and/or Google Cloud
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile Methodologies
• Understanding of Test-Driven Development and CI/CD
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles
• General understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or related field.

Desired Characteristics:

• Lifelong Learner – technology is constantly evolving, and you love continuously learning new ways to upskill yourself.
• Positive Ownership Attitude – You foster a positive ownership mindset by taking pride in all that you do; holding yourself and partners accountable to productive outcomes.
• Action-oriented – You are discovering new solutions and regularly showing actionable results.
• Communicator – You have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively across all levels of the organization, to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Partnership – You display ethical behavior, integrity, respect and build trust among colleagues.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus eligible)
• We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
• As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

Benefits/Disclaimers:

• Equal Employment Opportunities
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (LA County/City Residents only)

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