Senior Associate Data Engineer

Welcome to Discover Financial Services, where we value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for driving data insights. We are seeking a Senior Associate Data Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. As a Senior Associate Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing data solutions that empower our business to make data-driven decisions. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual with a strong technical background and a drive to continuously learn and improve. If you are passionate about data and want to make an impact in a fast-paced and exciting environment, then we want you on our team. Join us and be a part of a company that is shaping the future of financial services.

1. Design and Develop Data Solutions: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data solutions that meet the needs of the business. This includes understanding business requirements, data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will work closely with various teams, including data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
3. Ensure Data Quality and Integrity: This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data by implementing data quality checks and following best practices for data management.
4. Implement and Optimize Data Pipelines: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will build and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into our data warehouse. They will also continuously look for ways to improve and optimize these pipelines for better performance.
5. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends: This role requires staying updated with the latest technologies, tools, and techniques in the field of data engineering and implementing them to improve our data processes and infrastructure.
6. Troubleshoot and Debug Data Issues: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will be responsible for identifying and resolving data-related issues in a timely manner. This includes troubleshooting data pipeline failures, data quality issues, and performance bottlenecks.
7. Document and Communicate: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will document data processes, data dictionaries, and data lineage to ensure data governance and transparency. They will also communicate technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
8. Mentor and Coach: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and help them develop their skills and knowledge in data engineering.
9. Adhere to Data Security and Compliance: This role is responsible for ensuring data security and compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies.
10. Drive Innovation: The Senior Associate Data Engineer will actively seek opportunities to innovate and improve our data infrastructure, processes

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Associate Data Engineer in Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA is $105,000 - $140,000 per year. This range may vary depending on factors such as years of experience, skills, and education. Some companies may offer additional benefits such as bonuses or stock options. It is recommended to research the specific company and job offer for a more accurate salary estimate.

Discover Financial Services, Inc. is an American financial services company that owns and operates Discover Bank, which offers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, student loans and credit cards. It also owns and operates the Discover and Pulse networks, and owns Diners Club International.