Data Engineer

The data engineer designs and develops data models, collects and analyzes data for insights and communicates how those findings improve reliability, customer experience, profitability and other relevant factors. He / She also captures, transforms and stores clean data, leaving it ready for consumption. This role will be integral in ensuring the quality of the data collected, and the ability to leverage that data to create meaningful information for technical performance and strategic business decision making. It will provide the data insights and trends needed to evolve the product based on user behaviours and data trends. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Ensure data requirements and delivery of robust and complete roadmap Assess data to determine strategic approach to data management and identify data dictionary Identify data security requirements and assess risk to determine security features Assess computational power required derived from data and analytics technology Estimate milestones, resources and costs Produce data via SQL and other programming tools Develop reports and dashboards Design and develop data and information structures Capture data and modify programs to extract information from company databases Engage with data scientists and translators to understand how data should be presented Improve data availability, acting as the link between the IT and analytics team KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS SQL knowledge Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics and optimization Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques, data mining, machine learning (regression, decision trees, clustering, random forests, generalized linear models, etc.) Experience in database development and data model design QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE BS/BA (preferred MS) degree preferably in computer science, statistics, mathematics or equivalent mix of education and experience 5+ years of experience in analyzing and preparing data, including considerable experience with very large data sets and unstructured data Strong experience in database development and model design Experience with R, Python, Matlab, C programming, C++, Java, Hadoop, Hive, Map reduces, Teradata, QSTK DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Strong business and collaboration skills Skills to respond to service needs and operational demands Attitude to thrive in a fun, fast rhythm of getting started as an environment Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace SPECIAL CONDITIONS Regularly work extended and irregular hours. Pressure/stress from the need to meet tight deadlines FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS External: Internal: Business leads PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Timely delivery of agreed daily, weekly and monthly KPIs #J-18808-Ljbffr