Sr. Databricks Data Engineer

Who We Are Looking For

The person in this role will have extensive technical, people and process skillsets that enable us to successfully deliver on this initiative. The position requires a strong background in application architecture and development, a very good understanding of leading IT technologies. The person in this role will be hands-on, will contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of platforms as a member of an agile scrum team. This is an opportunity to work within a very strong development team and help to develop challenging new products in the financial space using cutting edge technology.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As Sr. Databricks Data Engineer you will

• Design, build and test end to end data pipeline including data ingestion (streaming, events, and batch) on cloud-based infrastructure using Azure, Cosmos DB
• Develop and implement ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation and loading data into data lakes
• Work extensively on Databricks and data warehousing concepts
• Design & develop custom high throughput and configurable frameworks/libraries
• Ability to drive change through collaboration, influence and demonstration of POCs
• Responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, integration testing, deployment, and documentation
• Work collaboratively within an agile project team
• Follow best practices and coding standards
• Grow your personal skillset

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experience in micro-services architecture and understanding of Cloud Computing is highly desirable (Azure preferred)
• Proficient working knowledge on Data Warehousing platforms as Databricks, Delta lake and Apache spark
• Hands on development experience in Databricks SQL and Scala
• Strong understanding of Databricks platform including clusters, jobs and other resources
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to identify and resolve issue
• Implement Data quality checks and validations to ensure data accuracy
• Experience performing data analysis and data exploration
• Strong hands-on experience in troubleshooting Devops pipelines (ADO and Harness)
• Experience working in a multi-developer environment, using version control (i.e. Git)
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in handling semi-structured data (Avro, JSON and XML)
• Basic knowledge on shell scripting, UNIX, TOAD, SQL developer

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree level qualification in a computer or IT related subject
• 10+ years of overall Bigdata data pipeline experience
• 5+ years of Databricks hands on experience
• 5+ years of experience on cloud-based development including Azure Services, Azure Devops, Kubernetes, Docker
• Experience on Snowflake is plus

Additional Requirements

• Communicate effectively in a professional manner both written and orally
• Team player with a positive attitude enthusiasm initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task energetic fast learner & problem solver
• Experience of working in the financial industry
• Experience with agile development methodology

Are you the right candidate?

Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Job ID: R-789490