Principal Engineer (Data Services)

I. Job Summary

The Principal Software Engineer within the Data Services (Corporate) team is aprincipal-level technical role responsible for the design development and optimization of enterprise data solutions. This position focuses on building and maintaining scalable reliable and secure data systems that support business operations and analytics. The Principal Software Engineer undertakes highly complex projects requiring additional specialized technical expertise applies advanced software engineering practices works with modern data platforms (Snowflake AWS DBT etc.) and ensures solutions follow enterprise standards.

While the primary focus is on engineering and solution delivery the role also requires knowledge of data architecture principles and business analysis practices to effectively collaborate with architects analysts and stakeholders. This combination ensures that technical solutions are aligned with business needs and long-term data strategy.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines required for optimal extraction transformation and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Cloud Integration ETL/ELT tools including but not limited to Informatica AWS Glue DBT etc. Cloud Data Warehouse including but not limited to Snowflake Oracle IBM PureData SQL Shell Scripting Python AWS technologies GitHub various scripting languages data quality tools and metadata management tools.
• Design develop and document ETL/ELT event-driven data integration architecture solutions. Troubleshoot and tune complex SQL.
• Presents communicates and articulates technical processes effectively to all levels of the organization (including technical and non-technical audiences Senior Leadership VPs and the C-level executives).
• Contributes strategic vision and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding applications and software data development.
• Work with the Business Analysts Data Analysts Data Architects BI Architects Data Scientists and Data Product Owners to establish an understanding of source data determine data transformation and integration requirements to align engineering solutions with enterprise data strategies and technical standards
• Provide technical leadership in coding testing and code reviews; Mentors and fosters growth of peers and team members.
• Support data quality governance data observability and compliance through development of frameworks metadata and standards.
• Apply engineering best practices to ensure performance reliability and scalability of enterprise data solutions.
• Works with customers and technical staff to resolve problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
• Participate in the creation of technical documentation including data flows integration specifications and solution designs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in data management and AI. Recommend improvements to existing solutions.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Bachelors Degree (accredited) in Computer Science Data Science MIS or similar area of study.
• Experience Requirement: Ten (10) years of previous experience required (in addition to education requirement).

B. Knowledge Skill & Abilities

• Expert level with data engineering expertise including ETL data warehouses marts and lake development
• Expert level experience working with SQL relational and noSQL databases query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases
• Expert level experience working with Cloud Datawarehouse like Snowflake IBM PureData Google BigQuery Amazon Redshift
• Expert level experience working with AWS cloud services: ASW Glue EC2 S3 Lambda SQS SNS etc.
• Expert level experience working with with GitHub CI/CD and its integration with the ETL tools for version control
• Expert level experience working with with Informatica PowerCenter various scripting languages SQL querying tools
• Expert level experience working with with modern data management tools and platforms including Spark NoSQL APIs Streaming and other analytic data platforms
• Proficient level experience in data observability
• Proficient level experience in Agile/Scrum project management and product ownership
• Expert level in enterprise data management integration patterns and metadata practices
• Expert level to apply architecture and analysis knowledge when working with cross-functional teams
• Expert level strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficient ability to lead mentor and collaborate within a high-performing engineering teams
• Expert level in systems development implementation upgrades and analyses
• Proficient in QA testing catalyst or unified business modeling system design and analysis
• Knowledge of enterprise coding standards
• Expert level with hands on experience in writing highly complex code
• Ability to perform code reviews
• Expert knowledge of software methodologies
• Ability to learn new and emerging technologies
• Ability to multitask meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks
• General business knowledge and concepts

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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