Python Data Engineer

Vanguard • Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States • $93.84k - $127.59k / year • 1d ago

Provides advanced data solutions by using software to process, store, and serve data to others. Tests data quality and optimizes data availability. Ensures that data pipelines are scalable, repeatable, and secure. Builds a deep dive analytical skillset by working with higher level Data Engineers on a variety of internal and external data.

Responsibilities:

Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems, and develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.
Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.
Partners with internal clients to gain a basic understanding of business functions and informational needs. Gains working knowledge in tools, technologies, and applications/databases in specific business areas and company-wide systems.
Participates in all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with business clients.
Tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Reviews end product with the client to ensure adequate understanding. Provides data analysis guidance as required.
Provides tool and data support to business users and fellow team members.
Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Proficient in Python, AWS and Spark.
Minimum of three years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.