Staff Data Engineer

Job description

3152432
Additional Cities

Atlanta
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Transportation
Business Segment

Transportation Digital Solutions
Function

Digital Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Georgia
Postal Code

30305-3326
Role Summary/Purpose

The data architect will work with the GE Transportation Data Foundation team to create state of the art big data processing factory. The primary function of this role is to architect/design the content of the GE Transportation data, a key functional component required to support strategic data and analytics infrastructure.
Essential Responsibilities

In this role, you will apply and enforce data architecture standards and guidelines as established within the CTO data governance framework to drive consistency in data definitions, sources, data usage and quality.
This role requires an energetic, hands-on individual who understands and embraces well defined processes, policies, procedures, standards, and metrics.

In this role, you will:

·  Understand and execute data architecture routines and tasks as assigned by the data foundation leadership team 
·  Ensure the integrity of master data across multiple domains including review of newly on boarded parties, management of data hierarchy relationships, processing modification requests, bulk onboarding requests, user support, etc. 
·  Drive the execution of the strategy through the implementation of MDM data matching / data quality rules and the effective execution of data content tasks 
·  Manage the day to day operations and progress of data governance projects, which include extracting data, profiling data, and providing meaningful analysis and recommendations based on the data to drive continuous improvement in enterprise data management 
·  Effectively communicate data management architecture and data governance project status with partners to ensure key parties are aware of any issues, changes or initiatives 
·  Develop metrics to track and report progress and trends on data architecture/data content/data quality and data engineering
·  Coordinate the timely resolution of data engineering tasks with data engineers, and the data submission partners  
·  Participate and/or lead long-term data management initiatives with the goal of continually improving master data management, quality and value-add services 
·  Actively participate in strategic and tactical initiatives in order to ensure that data architecture processes are incorporated into all data foundation projects 
·  Develop and maintain data stewardship procedures and documentation
·  Provide support to business applications including data architecture, data profiling, data integration, data matching, testing, training, process and/or system design 
·  Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners to drive continuous improvements in master data quality
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications  

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 
·  A minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience  Eligibility Requirements  

·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job 
·  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen 
·  Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time 
·  Must be willing to work out of an office located in Atlanta, GA
Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise 

·  3+ of big data experience using AWS cloud, Kafka, Spark, Elastics Search, Talend Big Data Fabric 
·  5+ years of logical and physical data modeling experience with SQL databases 
·  2+ years’ experience in data dictionary and metadata management using automated tools 
·  2+ years’ experience with MDM systems (ex. Informatica, Talend) in data architecture/ data stewardship roles 
·  Experience in developing big data processing workflows including MDM and data quality stewardship 
·  Strong data analysis skills 
·  Ability to design and develop data quality and MDM data architecture  
·  Work experience leading a small team of data engineers 
·  Proven experience in data integration projects  
·  Knowledge of various NoSQL databases (ex. Mongo DB, Casandra) 
·  Knowledge of data quality tools to automate data quality processes 
·  Experience with BI tools in AWS cloud environment  
·  Experience in ER Studio Data Architect tools is a big plus 
·  Experience with Python/Java is a plus 
·  Amazon AWS experience is a big plus 
·  Hadoop ecosystem experience is a plus 
·  Experience with Elastic Search is a plus  Business Acumen  

·  Demonstrate the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems 
·  Be skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts 
·  Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends 
·  Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices

Leadership  
·  Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members 
·  Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results 
·  Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct 
·  Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives   Personal Attributes 

·  Strong oral and written communication skills 
·  Strong interpersonal skills 
·  Effective team building and problem solving abilities 
·  Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

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About Us

AtGE Transportation , we are in the business of
realizing potential. We are a global technology leader and supplier of equipment, services and solutions to the rail,
mining, marine, stationary power and drilling industries. Our innovations help customers deliver goods and services
with greater speed and savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques and connected machines. Our digital
solutions , which provide data-driven insights to improve efficiency, utilize Predix – GE’s cloud-based operating
system for the Industrial Internet. Established more than a century ago, GE Transportation is a division of the General
Electric Company that began as a pioneer in passenger and freight locomotives. That innovative spirit still drives GE
Transportation today and is strengthened by our ability to serve customers more holistically through the GE Store – a
global exchange of knowledge, technology and tools across all GE businesses that ultimately provides better
outcomes for customers. GE Transportation is headquartered in Chicago, IL, and employs approximately 10,000
employees worldwide.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Georgia
Primary City

Atlanta