Sr. Data Engineer

Job Details: Level: Experienced | Location: Richland, WA 99352 | Position Type: Full Time | Salary Range: $97,069.57 - $195,609.89 | Category: Information Technology Role Summary Under the general supervision of the Data Analytics & Governance Manager/Team Leader, the Sr. Data Engineer plays a key role in supporting the enterprise data infrastructure and systems required for data storage, processing, and analysis. While the third‑party vendor is responsible for designing the core data warehouse and managing data ingestion from major systems, the Sr. Data Engineer will assist the data warehouse vendor with the establishment of new data sources and provide support for any maintenance and troubleshooting required. This includes focusing on integrating smaller or supplemental data sources into the Azure‑based data warehouse and Databricks analytics platform, collaborating with internal teams to identify, model, and automate the ingestion of these data sources, and ensuring they meet organizational standards for data quality, governance, and security. Additionally, the Sr. Data Engineer partners closely with business leaders and executives to help define and advance the vision for managing data as a strategic business asset, aligning data management practices with organizational goals and driving value through effective data stewardship. What You Will Be Doing Represent the Data Intelligence department in projects and committees as assigned Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources into the third‑party data warehouse on Azure Collaborate with data analysts, BI analysts, data quality and data stewards, and IT professionals to develop and maintain scalable data models and analytical solutions Integrate data from databases, APIs, and external systems, ensuring consistency, integrity, and quality throughout the process Implement and monitor data governance frameworks, including data validation, cleansing, aggregation, and enrichment techniques Establish and enforce data quality checks, validations, and compliance with policies and procedures Optimize data processing workflows for performance, scalability, and efficiency; resolve bottlenecks and enhance query performance Design, develop, and maintain scalable data engineering solutions using Databricks, including Spark‑based transformations, notebooks, and jobs Apply Databricks best practices for cluster configuration, job orchestration, performance tuning, and cost‑aware design Implement medallion‑style data architectures (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to support governed and analytics‑ready datasets Enable and optimize data pipelines to support AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics use cases, fostering innovation across the organization Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative data engineering approaches for enhanced business insights and improved decision‑making Support the ongoing strategic planning and monitoring process for data intelligence and data governance Educate and train stakeholders on data warehouse solutions, data governance, and best practices Maintain expert‑level knowledge of core operating systems, data warehouse platforms, and data intelligence tools About You Advanced knowledge of Databricks for data engineering workloads, including Apache Spark, job orchestration and best practices such as layered data architectures, incremental processing, and optimization techniques Ability to comfortably utilize modern cloud‑based data integration tools within Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics) Proficiency with a range of programming and scripting languages commonly used in data engineering, including SQL, Python, Scala, Java, Bash or PowerShell, and R Advanced understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and data integration Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills Commitment to continual process improvement and adherence to data governance standards Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching and mentoring team members to foster professional growth and promote a collaborative work environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related quantitative field; Master’s degree preferred Minimum of six (6) years of experience in data engineering or data management disciplines required Experience designing and operating data pipelines using Databricks in a cloud‑based analytics environment preferred Experience in financial institution environments preferred Benefits Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) Match Incentive Program Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Commuter Benefits Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community Product discounts Engaging Work Environment Rewards and Recognition Programs We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre‑employment credit/background check. Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Equal Employment Opportunity (gesa.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr