Data Engineer

Data Engineer Lead II - Software Engineering UST is searching for a Data Engineer with strong programming knowledge in Python, Java, or Scala. Opportunities and Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion and transformation. Develop batch and streaming pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark and Apache Kafka. Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, and third‑party systems. Data Infrastructure Management Build scalable data platforms using cloud storage such as Amazon S3. Manage data warehouses and data lakes like Snowflake. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of data systems. Data Modeling Design efficient data models and schemas for analytics and reporting. Implement star schema, snowflake schema, and dimensional models. Maintain metadata and data catalog documentation. Data Processing & Transformation Write complex queries using SQL for data transformation. Develop scripts using Python for data processing and automation. Perform data cleaning, enrichment, and aggregation. Workflow Orchestration Automate and schedule data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow. Monitor pipeline execution and troubleshoot failures. Performance Optimization Optimize queries and pipeline performance for large datasets. Implement partitioning, indexing, and caching strategies. Ensure efficient resource utilization. Collaboration Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers. Support machine learning teams with high‑quality datasets. Participate in agile development, code reviews, and sprint planning. This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required. Qualifications and Requirements Advanced knowledge of SQL. Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark. Knowledge of streaming systems like Apache Kafka. Experience with workflow tools such as Apache Airflow. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Location Arkansas Compensation Range: $82,000 – $123,000 Benefits Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee‑Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑and‑long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr