AVP Senior Data Engineer (L10)

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:Technical lead for development of multiple build projects to improve, enhance or add new functionality to Synchrony Data warehouse applications, as well as all run support activities. Provide technical oversight, process architecture, design expertise and guidance, interdepartmental coordination and vendor direction for Synchrony Data warehouse application transformation efforts. This individual will work with development teams utilizing modern software development methodologies and tools to provide best solution for Synchrony.This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home. On occasion we may request for you to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. To ensure the safety of our colleagues and communities, we require employees who come together in-person to be fully vaccinated. Were proud to offer you choice and flexibility.Essential Responsibilities:Responsible for all components related to ETL (Extract/Transform/Load) build project deliverables.Oversee Vendor work on build projects; review designs to ensure project requirements are met.Review and certify IT estimates, requirements, design, coding and testing deliverables.Oversee project validation (QA) and production promotion.Provide senior level expertise in technical disciplines used.Ensure compliance with Data Governance, architecture, technology and security standards set by SYF.Govern design strategy, production promotion processes, software change control specifically related to Ab Initio as well as DW technology.Drive effort to find ways to increase efficiency, minimize operating expense and improve performance of all data warehouses gather, store and deliver functions.Interface regularly with the SYF Data Warehouse applications.Proactive communication with regard to deliverable status, issues, barriers, or challenges.Ensure preparation and maintenance of appropriate technical documentation including but not limited to program design document, process flows and test plan.Participate in addressing IRs/RCAs with Service Delivery team and provide direction in problem resolution.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelors degree in any discipline with 6+ years of experience in Information Technology with at least 5 years of experience in data management or in lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience in Information Technology with at least 6 years of experience in data managementMinimum of 4 years experience with ETL tools such as Ab Initio or Informatica.Working experience in Agile software development methodologies.Expertise and/or proficiency in the following: Unix Scripting, SQL, Software Version Control and Ab Initio.Exposure in GDE Graphical Development Environment & Co>Operating SystemStrong understanding of Database and Datawarehouse concepts.Experience in Data Architecture and Data Modelling.Experience in Data Management within the financial services industry.Experience in Big data and Cloud technologies.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management and external groups.Superior oral and written communication, analytic and problem-solving skillsFor Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP)Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.Level 8+ employees can apply Desired Characteristics:Preferred exposure to the following Ab Initio tools: GDE Graphical Development Environment; Co>Operating System; Control Center; Metadata Hub; Enterprise Meta>Environment; Enterprise Meta>Environment Portal; Acquire>It; Express>It; Conduct>It; Data Quality Environment; Query>It; Test Data Management.Competent with data transmission protocols.Competent with data encryption methodologies.Competent with Agile methodologies.Ability to work independently and within a team setting.Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.Strong working knowledge of Bank Card, PLCC and Consumer Lending Program ApplicationsExpertise with Oracle/MySQL/Redshift databases.Familiar with Ab Initio, Hortonworks, Zookeeper, Oozie, and Kafka is a plus.Programming experience in at least one of the following languages: Scala, Java or Python.Willingness to learn new technologies quickly.,

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