USAA
San Antonio, Texas
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated AI Data Solutions Scientist in the Technology organization at USAA, you will work within our innovative Data Science team and collaborate cross-functionally with our architecture, engineering, and product partners to transform our operations and experiences while producing actionable insights to drive our association forward. As a member of our dynamic community of problem-solvers, you will tackle a broad and evolving spectrum of business targets to provide outstanding impacts for our membership through scaled solutions and cloud technologies, leveraging both structured and unstructured data through traditional pillars of operations research such as simulation, optimization, and machine-learning techniques, as well as a heavy emphasis on cutting-edge technologies with generative AI, large/small language models, and advanced agent frameworks. This team is the backbone of the next generation of AI modeling at USAA, and we hope you join us on the frontier! We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Gather, interpret, and manipulate structured and unstructured data to enable advanced analytical solutions for the business. Develop scalable, automated solutions using machine learning, simulation, and optimization to deliver business insights and business value. Select the appropriate modeling technique and/or technology with consideration to data limitations, application, and business needs. Develop and deploy models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework. Composes, and assists peers with composing, technical documents for knowledge persistence, risk management, and technical review audiences. Assess business needs to propose/recommend analytical and modeling projects to add business value. Work with business and analytics leaders to prioritize analytics and modeling problems/research efforts. Build and maintain a robust library of reusable, production-quality algorithms and supporting code, to ensure model development and research efforts are transparent and based on the highest quality data. Translate complex business request(s) into specific analytical questions, executes on the analysis and/or modeling, and then communicates outcomes to non-technical business colleagues with focus on business action and recommendations. Manage project milestones, risks, and impediments. Escalates potential issues that could limit project success or implementation. Develop best practices for engaging with Data Engineering and IT to deploy production-ready analytical assets consistent with modeling best practices and model risk management standards. Maintain expertise and awareness of cutting-edge techniques. Actively seeks opportunities and materials to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies. Serve as a mentor to junior data scientists in modeling, analytics, and computer science tasks. Participate in internal communities that drive the maintenance and transformation of data science technologies and culture. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Science, Engineering, or quantitative field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience; and 6+ years of experience in a predictive analytics or data analysis OR Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, science and engineering, ai, or other similar quantitative discipline and 4+ years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis. 4+ years of experience in training and validating statistical, physical, machine learning, and other advanced analytics models. 4+ years of experience in Python for performing statical analysis and/or building and scoring AI/ML models Experience writing code that is easy to follow, well documented, and commented where necessary to explain logic (high code transparency). Strong experience in querying and preprocessing data from structured and/or unstructured databases using query languages such as SQL, HQL, NoSQL, etc. Demonstrated skill in performing ad-hoc analytics using descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics and understanding real-world constraints such as latency, cost, and reliability in AI solution designs. Ability to assess and articulate regulatory implications and expectations of distinct modeling efforts across risk stripes, including experience in the documentation and statistical validation of models for risk management. Advanced experience with the concepts and technologies associated with classical supervised modeling for prediction such as linear/logistic regression, discriminant analysis, support vector machines, decision trees, forest models, etc. Advanced experience with the concepts and technologies associated with unsupervised modeling such as k-means clustering, hierarchical/agglomerative clustering, neighbors algorithms, DBSCAN, etc. Expertise in LLMs and agentic systems development with frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph, AgentCore, VertexAI, MCP, or others, with proven experience including prompt engineering, tuning and post-training techniques, multi-agent systems, agent optimization and tool use, RAG and context optimization, and observability and monitoring. MLOps Integration experience in facilitating engineering implementation of production scaled AI solutions in partnership with dedicated AI Engineers in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP. Experience communicating analytical and modeling results to non-technical business partners with emphasis on business recommendations and actionable applications of results. Experience guiding and mentoring junior technical staff in business interactions and model building. What sets you apart: Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience with cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives. US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated AI Data Solutions Scientist in the Technology organization at USAA, you will work within our innovative Data Science team and collaborate cross-functionally with our architecture, engineering, and product partners to transform our operations and experiences while producing actionable insights to drive our association forward. As a member of our dynamic community of problem-solvers, you will tackle a broad and evolving spectrum of business targets to provide outstanding impacts for our membership through scaled solutions and cloud technologies, leveraging both structured and unstructured data through traditional pillars of operations research such as simulation, optimization, and machine-learning techniques, as well as a heavy emphasis on cutting-edge technologies with generative AI, large/small language models, and advanced agent frameworks. This team is the backbone of the next generation of AI modeling at USAA, and we hope you join us on the frontier! We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Gather, interpret, and manipulate structured and unstructured data to enable advanced analytical solutions for the business. Develop scalable, automated solutions using machine learning, simulation, and optimization to deliver business insights and business value. Select the appropriate modeling technique and/or technology with consideration to data limitations, application, and business needs. Develop and deploy models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework. Composes, and assists peers with composing, technical documents for knowledge persistence, risk management, and technical review audiences. Assess business needs to propose/recommend analytical and modeling projects to add business value. Work with business and analytics leaders to prioritize analytics and modeling problems/research efforts. Build and maintain a robust library of reusable, production-quality algorithms and supporting code, to ensure model development and research efforts are transparent and based on the highest quality data. Translate complex business request(s) into specific analytical questions, executes on the analysis and/or modeling, and then communicates outcomes to non-technical business colleagues with focus on business action and recommendations. Manage project milestones, risks, and impediments. Escalates potential issues that could limit project success or implementation. Develop best practices for engaging with Data Engineering and IT to deploy production-ready analytical assets consistent with modeling best practices and model risk management standards. Maintain expertise and awareness of cutting-edge techniques. Actively seeks opportunities and materials to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies. Serve as a mentor to junior data scientists in modeling, analytics, and computer science tasks. Participate in internal communities that drive the maintenance and transformation of data science technologies and culture. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Science, Engineering, or quantitative field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience; and 6+ years of experience in a predictive analytics or data analysis OR Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, science and engineering, ai, or other similar quantitative discipline and 4+ years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis. 4+ years of experience in training and validating statistical, physical, machine learning, and other advanced analytics models. 4+ years of experience in Python for performing statical analysis and/or building and scoring AI/ML models Experience writing code that is easy to follow, well documented, and commented where necessary to explain logic (high code transparency). Strong experience in querying and preprocessing data from structured and/or unstructured databases using query languages such as SQL, HQL, NoSQL, etc. Demonstrated skill in performing ad-hoc analytics using descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics and understanding real-world constraints such as latency, cost, and reliability in AI solution designs. Ability to assess and articulate regulatory implications and expectations of distinct modeling efforts across risk stripes, including experience in the documentation and statistical validation of models for risk management. Advanced experience with the concepts and technologies associated with classical supervised modeling for prediction such as linear/logistic regression, discriminant analysis, support vector machines, decision trees, forest models, etc. Advanced experience with the concepts and technologies associated with unsupervised modeling such as k-means clustering, hierarchical/agglomerative clustering, neighbors algorithms, DBSCAN, etc. Expertise in LLMs and agentic systems development with frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph, AgentCore, VertexAI, MCP, or others, with proven experience including prompt engineering, tuning and post-training techniques, multi-agent systems, agent optimization and tool use, RAG and context optimization, and observability and monitoring. MLOps Integration experience in facilitating engineering implementation of production scaled AI solutions in partnership with dedicated AI Engineers in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP. Experience communicating analytical and modeling results to non-technical business partners with emphasis on business recommendations and actionable applications of results. Experience guiding and mentoring junior technical staff in business interactions and model building. What sets you apart: Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience with cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives. US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
USAA
San Antonio, Texas
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity Help define the architecture behind a high-visibility mortgage transformation building USAA's target-state lending ecosystem. Blend will serve as the member-facing Point of Sale, while Empower will manage loan origination through funding. As the Lead Software Engineer, you will operate at the release-train level, providing technical direction and guiding multiple Agile teams through solution design and implementation. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who puts membership and the mission first, builds trust through honest and transparent decision-making, and creates the conditions for teams to succeed. You will bring together diverse perspectives, partner with architects and engineers, and help build a scalable mortgage foundation that reflects USAA's commitment to service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Design, develop, code, and test complex tactical as well as strategic cross functional technical solutions, often collaborating with Engineers or Architects outside of team/department. Leads the team in in-depth code/design reviews and communicates updates and impacts to stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning for multiple teams. Organize work and lead multiple teams to deliver features and solutions. Independently resolves complex production issues and leads troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions that span multiple applications and systems. Mentor and coach junior / experienced engineers, including coaching of design principles for their teams and others. Work with architecture to help define directions for cross functional or highly complex key and emerging technologies within a specific domain. May begin advancing professional development through active participation in industry organizations, writing programming publications, pursuing educational opportunities, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Leverages Site Reliability Engineering practices in their domain. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience. 8 years of software development experience demonstrating deep technical expertise in enterprise platform engineering and systems integration, including 2 years of demonstrated technical leadership providing solution direction, aligning implementation across multiple Agile teams, and driving complex enterprise technology initiatives. 6 years of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle Engineering expert on either the Blend Point of Sale Platform or the Dark Matter Empower LOS Platform to include core installation experience, integration into a digital experience, vendor/batch management, customization strategies, ongoing maintenance/support, and end to end testing/quality assurance. Strong hands-on engineering experience across the full technology stack, including: Responsive Web UI applications, APIs and backend services, Event-driven and data integration platforms. Experience influencing technology integration, solution design, and modernization execution across multiple Agile Scrum teams. Experience designing, developing, and maintaining a complex software solution involving multiple stakeholders. Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications while maintaining security, compliance, scalability, observability, and operational support requirements. Familiarity with AI architecture patterns such as RAG, knowledge retrieval, vector search, AI agents, and model orchestration frameworks. What sets you apart: Expertise in Golang, Java, Python, C++, or similar. Also, proficiency in multiple technologies and database platforms. Deep knowledge and understanding of Cloud based development tools and processes, preferably on AWS. Solid hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services. Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. Proven experience in building real-time streaming applications with Apache Kafka. Strong experience in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.). Strong understanding and application of TDD and BDD methodologies. Solid understanding of software design patterns and system architecture. Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices. Proven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externally. Deep knowledge and understanding of software development process in a distributed team environment. Advanced cloud or product certifications preferred. Experience developing applications that account for security, scalability, and performance. Experience with Control-M, batch process, data pipeline, data integration, Snowflake. Experience with data integration and automated data processing. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127 340.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity Help define the architecture behind a high-visibility mortgage transformation building USAA's target-state lending ecosystem. Blend will serve as the member-facing Point of Sale, while Empower will manage loan origination through funding. As the Lead Software Engineer, you will operate at the release-train level, providing technical direction and guiding multiple Agile teams through solution design and implementation. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who puts membership and the mission first, builds trust through honest and transparent decision-making, and creates the conditions for teams to succeed. You will bring together diverse perspectives, partner with architects and engineers, and help build a scalable mortgage foundation that reflects USAA's commitment to service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Design, develop, code, and test complex tactical as well as strategic cross functional technical solutions, often collaborating with Engineers or Architects outside of team/department. Leads the team in in-depth code/design reviews and communicates updates and impacts to stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning for multiple teams. Organize work and lead multiple teams to deliver features and solutions. Independently resolves complex production issues and leads troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions that span multiple applications and systems. Mentor and coach junior / experienced engineers, including coaching of design principles for their teams and others. Work with architecture to help define directions for cross functional or highly complex key and emerging technologies within a specific domain. May begin advancing professional development through active participation in industry organizations, writing programming publications, pursuing educational opportunities, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Leverages Site Reliability Engineering practices in their domain. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience. 8 years of software development experience demonstrating deep technical expertise in enterprise platform engineering and systems integration, including 2 years of demonstrated technical leadership providing solution direction, aligning implementation across multiple Agile teams, and driving complex enterprise technology initiatives. 6 years of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle Engineering expert on either the Blend Point of Sale Platform or the Dark Matter Empower LOS Platform to include core installation experience, integration into a digital experience, vendor/batch management, customization strategies, ongoing maintenance/support, and end to end testing/quality assurance. Strong hands-on engineering experience across the full technology stack, including: Responsive Web UI applications, APIs and backend services, Event-driven and data integration platforms. Experience influencing technology integration, solution design, and modernization execution across multiple Agile Scrum teams. Experience designing, developing, and maintaining a complex software solution involving multiple stakeholders. Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications while maintaining security, compliance, scalability, observability, and operational support requirements. Familiarity with AI architecture patterns such as RAG, knowledge retrieval, vector search, AI agents, and model orchestration frameworks. What sets you apart: Expertise in Golang, Java, Python, C++, or similar. Also, proficiency in multiple technologies and database platforms. Deep knowledge and understanding of Cloud based development tools and processes, preferably on AWS. Solid hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services. Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. Proven experience in building real-time streaming applications with Apache Kafka. Strong experience in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.). Strong understanding and application of TDD and BDD methodologies. Solid understanding of software design patterns and system architecture. Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices. Proven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externally. Deep knowledge and understanding of software development process in a distributed team environment. Advanced cloud or product certifications preferred. Experience developing applications that account for security, scalability, and performance. Experience with Control-M, batch process, data pipeline, data integration, Snowflake. Experience with data integration and automated data processing. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127 340.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Vaco LLC
Hollywood, Florida
Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Work Arrangement: Fully onsite Employment Type: Direct hire, full-time Role Type: Hands-on individual contributor and technical lead Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect to lead the design and hands-on development of our enterprise data foundation. This role will connect data across ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, production, finance, fulfillment, and internal business systems to support trusted reporting, AI initiatives, automation, and internal applications. This is not an architecture-only or advisory position. The successful candidate must have genuine architecture experience and the ability to personally build production-grade data platforms, pipelines, models, integrations, quality controls, and data services from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering execution with the ability to define scalable architecture, establish technical standards, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Top Requirements Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Lakehouse architecture, Apache Spark, data pipelines, notebooks, workflows, and production deployments. True data architecture experience, including designing enterprise data platforms, defining systems of record, developing data models, establishing data governance, and making cross-system architecture decisions. Demonstrated success engineering implementations from the ground up, rather than only maintaining or advising on existing solutions. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Assess the current data environment, including systems, databases, APIs, integrations, reports, scheduled jobs, and data owners. Design and implement a scalable enterprise data architecture supporting reporting, AI, analytics, and internal applications. Define authoritative systems of record for customer, product, order, revenue, inventory, location, marketing, and production data. Establish common data models, identifiers, data contracts, schema standards, retention policies, and integration patterns. Determine appropriate use of batch processing, real-time events, APIs, webhooks, and governed data services. Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, roadmaps, and implementation plans. Data Engineering and Implementation Build production-grade data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in Databricks. Develop reliable ETL and ELT processes using SQL, Python, Apache Spark, and orchestration tools. Integrate data from ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and internal applications. Create tested transformations that produce consistent and reusable business data. Build secure APIs and data services for approved reporting, AI, automation, and application use cases. Design systems that handle failures, changing schemas, retries, late-arriving data, and duplicate-processing risks. Establish source control, automated testing, code review, deployment pipelines, and release processes for data engineering work. Data Quality and Reliability Implement automated checks for completeness, accuracy, freshness, duplication, volume changes, and consistency. Reconcile key business measures such as orders, revenue, inventory, customer counts, and production activity across systems. Monitor pipeline performance, failed jobs, delayed data, schema changes, and data-quality incidents. Build alerting, operational dashboards, runbooks, and incident-response processes. Work with source-system owners to correct the root causes of data issues. Governance, Security, and Documentation Establish practical standards for data ownership, classification, access, retention, and approved use. Apply role-based access controls, encryption, audit logging, and appropriate protection for sensitive and confidential information. Maintain clear data definitions, lineage, integration documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. Partner with IT, Legal, Infrastructure, Applications, and business leaders on privacy, security, and compliance requirements. Create governed access patterns that reduce uncontrolled direct access to production systems. Reporting, AI, and Internal Applications Develop trusted, reusable data models for reporting, dashboards, forecasting, and business analysis. Prepare structured and governed data for AI agents, retrieval systems, automations, machine learning, and internal applications. Partner with the Director of AI and internal product teams to accelerate delivery of data and AI use cases. Establish standards for monitoring how applications and AI solutions access and use company data. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with technology, finance, operations, ecommerce, marketing, sales, production, and other business teams. Translate technical data risks into clear business impacts, options, costs, and recommended actions. Review vendor-built integrations for documentation, security, maintainability, and quality. Provide technical leadership and establish standards that improve how teams collect, define, share, and use data. Work independently, set priorities, document decisions, and deliver measurable results. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Work Arrangement: Fully onsite Employment Type: Direct hire, full-time Role Type: Hands-on individual contributor and technical lead Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect to lead the design and hands-on development of our enterprise data foundation. This role will connect data across ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, production, finance, fulfillment, and internal business systems to support trusted reporting, AI initiatives, automation, and internal applications. This is not an architecture-only or advisory position. The successful candidate must have genuine architecture experience and the ability to personally build production-grade data platforms, pipelines, models, integrations, quality controls, and data services from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering execution with the ability to define scalable architecture, establish technical standards, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Top Requirements Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Lakehouse architecture, Apache Spark, data pipelines, notebooks, workflows, and production deployments. True data architecture experience, including designing enterprise data platforms, defining systems of record, developing data models, establishing data governance, and making cross-system architecture decisions. Demonstrated success engineering implementations from the ground up, rather than only maintaining or advising on existing solutions. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Assess the current data environment, including systems, databases, APIs, integrations, reports, scheduled jobs, and data owners. Design and implement a scalable enterprise data architecture supporting reporting, AI, analytics, and internal applications. Define authoritative systems of record for customer, product, order, revenue, inventory, location, marketing, and production data. Establish common data models, identifiers, data contracts, schema standards, retention policies, and integration patterns. Determine appropriate use of batch processing, real-time events, APIs, webhooks, and governed data services. Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, roadmaps, and implementation plans. Data Engineering and Implementation Build production-grade data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in Databricks. Develop reliable ETL and ELT processes using SQL, Python, Apache Spark, and orchestration tools. Integrate data from ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and internal applications. Create tested transformations that produce consistent and reusable business data. Build secure APIs and data services for approved reporting, AI, automation, and application use cases. Design systems that handle failures, changing schemas, retries, late-arriving data, and duplicate-processing risks. Establish source control, automated testing, code review, deployment pipelines, and release processes for data engineering work. Data Quality and Reliability Implement automated checks for completeness, accuracy, freshness, duplication, volume changes, and consistency. Reconcile key business measures such as orders, revenue, inventory, customer counts, and production activity across systems. Monitor pipeline performance, failed jobs, delayed data, schema changes, and data-quality incidents. Build alerting, operational dashboards, runbooks, and incident-response processes. Work with source-system owners to correct the root causes of data issues. Governance, Security, and Documentation Establish practical standards for data ownership, classification, access, retention, and approved use. Apply role-based access controls, encryption, audit logging, and appropriate protection for sensitive and confidential information. Maintain clear data definitions, lineage, integration documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. Partner with IT, Legal, Infrastructure, Applications, and business leaders on privacy, security, and compliance requirements. Create governed access patterns that reduce uncontrolled direct access to production systems. Reporting, AI, and Internal Applications Develop trusted, reusable data models for reporting, dashboards, forecasting, and business analysis. Prepare structured and governed data for AI agents, retrieval systems, automations, machine learning, and internal applications. Partner with the Director of AI and internal product teams to accelerate delivery of data and AI use cases. Establish standards for monitoring how applications and AI solutions access and use company data. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with technology, finance, operations, ecommerce, marketing, sales, production, and other business teams. Translate technical data risks into clear business impacts, options, costs, and recommended actions. Review vendor-built integrations for documentation, security, maintainability, and quality. Provide technical leadership and establish standards that improve how teams collect, define, share, and use data. Work independently, set priorities, document decisions, and deliver measurable results. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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