Data Engineer

We are actively recruiting for a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure, integration processes, and production-grade data pipelines. In this role, you will support enterprise reporting, advanced analytics, and future AI use cases while establishing and evolving modern data platform capabilities. This is a highly technical role that sits at the intersection of data architecture, platform engineering, and cross-functional collaboration. There will be a strong emphasis on data quality, governance, and delivering reliable, well-governed data to downstream consumers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible data engineering experience, including designing and supporting scalable data pipelines, transformation workflows, and modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL required; experience with Apache Spark and other data ingestion and orchestration tools strongly preferred.
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks and cloud-based data platforms; Databricks strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of data integration patterns, batch and near-real-time processing, change data capture, and data quality controls.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks including access controls, lineage tracking, validation, and monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, storage, and deployment concepts; platform-specific certification (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate) a plus.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or credit union environments strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to partner closely with analysts, business stakeholders, and IT teams.

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• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * A fun work environment! The Credit Union (CU) helps build relationships by providing remarkable service, celebrating internal and external opportunities, acting with integrity, and loving the communities we serve.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer pet insurance!
• Employee PERKS to include: a culture day, birthday off with pay, volunteer leave, tuition reimbursement, business casual dress environment, discounted gym membership, discounted loans, employee referral bonus program, exciting employee engagement events, and more!