Remote Data Engineer

Description:

• The Data Engineer will be part of the global Operations & Technology organization, specifically within the D&A team, which focuses on data and analytics strategies for NBCUniversal's diverse portfolio.
• This role involves building the next generation of data pipelines and applications to support generative AI initiatives.
• Responsibilities include engaging with business leaders, engineers, and product managers to define and meet data requirements.
• The Data Engineer will work closely with technology teams to execute ETL/ELT processes, managing data from various sources using cloud-native principles.
• The position requires participation in the design, construction, and scaling of data pipelines, integrating data from internal systems, third-party platforms, and cloud environments.
• The role also involves supporting internal process optimizations by automating workflows and enhancing data delivery.
• The Data Engineer will apply design patterns to ensure performance, cost-efficiency, security, scalability, and a positive end-user experience.
• Active involvement in development sprints, demonstrations, and retrospectives is expected, contributing to deployment and release processes.
• Cultivating relationships with IT support teams to ensure smooth deployment of work products is also a key responsibility.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in data engineering, with a foundational understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT principles, and data warehousing.
• Experience with data management fundamentals and cloud-based data warehouses such as AWS S3, GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, GCP BigQuery, or Snowflake is required.
• Proficiency in building data pipelines using Python and SQL is necessary.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow is preferred, or a willingness to learn is acceptable.
• Candidates should have experience in applying CI/CD principles and processes to data engineering solutions.
• A general understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases is expected.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams in a large, matrixed organization are essential.
• Candidates should be action-oriented, capable of solving new problems, and demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity.

Benefits:

• This position is fully remote, allowing employees to work from their residence.
• The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employees will have access to a 401(k) plan and paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement is offered to support further education.
• A variety of discounts and perks are available to employees.
• The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $135,000.