Data Engineer

Job Title

What You Can Expect In This Role

Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications to write programs. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains those programs. Competent to work on and responsible for nearly all phases of applications systems analysis and programming projects. Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts/programmers.

What You'll Do In This Role

AI-Directed Engineering: Use AI agents as the primary mechanism for generating code, documentation, tests, troubleshooting analysis, and implementation support. The developer is expected to deeply understand the codebase, architecture, business requirements, and technology stack, then apply engineering judgment, design aptitude, and review discipline to guide AI-generated work toward secure, correct, maintainable solutions.

Design & Build Platform Capabilities: Develop, enhance, and maintain microservices, APIs, and tooling that support data ingestion and configuration.

Hands-On Development: Guide AI-assisted development of clean, testable Node.js code; implement event-driven integrations using Kafka; and ensure design decisions and algorithm intent are clearly documented.

Data Persistence & Performance: Work with MongoDB and SQL Server to model data, optimize queries, and implement monitoring and tuning for high-throughput workloads.

CI/CD & Automation: Build and maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines; automate testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.

Collaboration & Support: Partner closely with data architects, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure platforms are secure, resilient, and scalable.

Quality & Best Practices: Contribute to defining and enforcing coding standards, architectural guidelines, and SDLC processes to ensure consistency and maintainability, including standards for reviewing and validating AI-generated code and documentation.

Troubleshooting & Optimization: Use AI agents to accelerate investigation of production issues, root-cause analysis, performance optimization, and bug fixes while applying engineering expertise to validate findings and determine the correct resolution.

Knowledge Sharing: Use AI-assisted documentation workflows to capture solutions, explain technical decisions, and mentor more junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Alignment with Business Goals: Work with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that meet both functional and non-functional needs.

Embrace Our Values: Demonstrate Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect, and Integrity in all interactions and deliverables.

Attendance & Availability: Regular attendance and responsiveness are required to meet our business service levels and support obligations.

Proficient in Node.js for building microservices and RESTful APIs.

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or another event-streaming platform.

Strong database skills with MongoDB and SQL Server, including schema design and performance tuning.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Ability to effectively use AI agents and AI-assisted development tools to generate, refine, test, document, and troubleshoot software solutions

What We're Looking For

College Degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems Preferred

Minimum 8 years' IT development experience or equivalent Preferred

Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with business partners and other IT staff

Problem solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend a proposed solution to problems

Able to work on multiple tasks and meet established deadlines

Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project without having HR management responsibility for them

Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system

Other Requirements

• Criminal background check required.

Salary Range Information

USD $84,721.00 - USD $176,501.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

What You Can Expect When You Join Sammons Financial Group

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.

• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.

• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).

• Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.

• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.

• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.

• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Additional Information

Sammons Financial Group 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, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADA

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E-Verify

Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies

Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.