Senior Data Engineer

As the Senior Data Engineer, you will have responsibility for data lifecycle management, end-to-end. This includes:

• Data Management. Plan, design, develop, and implement processes for data management and ensuring that data are secure at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Data Quality. Design, develop, and document patterns and practices to help ensure all data is profiled, reviewed, and accurate to support critical decisions using industry best practices for continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Collaborate. Work with colleagues and contractors to build and guide architectural improvements to data infrastructure while simultaneously supporting team members to evolve continuous integration and continuous delivery strategy with robust monitoring, altering and recovery.

Your work will be challenging, fun, and focused on enabling Californians to build a more equitable future., Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: The ideal candidate would have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• You love engaging with people as much as engaging with data and technology
• You are constantly learning and engaged in the modern data stack ecosystem and enjoy staying up to date on emerging and best practices.
• You have a knack for and enjoy communicating technical and architectural tradeoffs clearly to different audiences.
• You value simplicity and elegance in architecting solutions over needless complexity and have a sixth sense for evaluating platforms that are fit for purpose.
• You like keeping knowledge fresh on platforms and willing to get in and support the team on testing and implementing platforms.
• You value good documentation and guidance to help others successfully use data platforms.
• You take pleasure in sharing your knowledge and experience with others to help them succeed in adopting modern data practices.
• You relish demonstrating the value of a cloud-first approach to data tools and the benefits of applying software engineering approaches to data work and are eager to hands-on engage with project work to ensure that value is communicated.
• You are excited about applying your talents to improve the lives of Californians.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.