Kasasa

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Department: Technology - Product Development

Location: Hybrid

Status: Full Time - Exempt

Are you looking to join a team where “corporate values” aren’t just words on the website but instead are the genuine beliefs of the team? Where the people are smart, hardworking, fun, and loving? A place where the talk is walked?

That’s Kasasa! 4 values define our company culture – Interdependence, Empowered Ownership, Badassitude, and Love – Together these values form THE PATCH. Elevate is the wrapper around the whole Patch reminding us to seek the “highest form” of our values.If you feel our company values align with your own, please apply! If you don’t, we encourage you to find a company whose values do!

Our values are a living commitment to one another. It defines everything we do, including how we build products, serve our clients, plan for the future, and work together. It is our uncompromising promise to one another, our communities, and our clients.

• Interdependence - Only team wins count. I take responsibility for my team’s success. My Team is Kasasa. I hold my shield for all of us.
• Empowered Ownership - I know my goals. If they’re to be, it’s up to me.
• Badassitude - I am passionate about what I do because I understand why it matters. I will courageously face challenges, seeing each one as a stepping stone toward growth.
• Love - We boldly bring love to the workplace and the world.
• ELEVATE - I CREATE THE HIGHER POSSIBILITY.

ONLY THE BADASS NEED APPLY!

We’re looking for much more than qualified applicants! We’re looking for people who “relentlessly give a sh!t” (Or “RGAS” for short; this is a component of our Badassitude value)! We want individuals who will courageously face challenges. We don’t settle for good enough. At Kasasa, we have the determination, grit, and hustle to create excellence.

Kasasa’s mission is to inspire and elevate community financial institutions to be the source for love and financial well-being in their communities. Kasasa employees (Spartans) are passionately dedicated to this mission and lead the way – sharing our “love” with the world – through our words and actions – via community service and outreach. Expect to get involved and make an impact if you expect to be a Spartan.

As Spartans once did, we stand together and inspire others to join us in our mission. Stronger together and united by core values, we are more than a team. We are a Phalanx!

The purpose of this position description is to serve as a general summary and overview of the major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to represent the entirety of the job, nor is it intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the position may be required or requested to perform for Kasasa other work duties not specifically listed herein. Management reserves the right to modify, defer, or rescind this position description at any time, with or without prior notice.

Role Overview

The Senior Data Engineer will collaborate with a team of data developers, architects, and other business intelligence experts in developing cutting-edge data-driven solutions for Kasasa's clients and internal customers while embodying the Patch Values. This role involves designing and developing data warehouse solutions, creating ETL processes, building database and data warehousing structures, and facilitating seamless integration between data acquisition, warehousing, analysis, and reporting. 

Responsibilities

1. Infuse the Patch Values into your work ethic, every day and every interaction. 
2. Possess at least 5 years of experience in designing and developing data warehouse solutions for business operations. 
3. Lead the team of data developers and architects in designing and implementing complex data warehouse solutions for business operations. 
4. Act as a subject matter expert in data integration, data warehousing, and business intelligence, providing guidance and support to team members. 
5. Drive the development and optimization of ETL processes, ensuring efficient and reliable data acquisition, transformation, and loading. 
6. Design and implement database and data warehousing structures that support scalable and high-performance data storage and retrieval. 
7. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into effective data-driven solutions. 
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in data engineering and apply them to enhance data solutions. 
9. Mentor and coach junior data engineers, fostering their growth and development in the field. 
10. Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing data integration, data warehousing, and business intelligence solutions. 
11. Proficiency in analyzing, designing, and developing ETL processes. 
12. Proficiency in both application database and data warehouse development. 
13. Experience with at least one scripting language (Shell, Python, Perl). 
14. Strong understanding of Data Warehouse design principles and implementation. 
15. Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools. 
16. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. 
17. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
18. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline preferred. 
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. 
3. Experience in building data solutions for banking and financial systems. 
4. Familiarity with DM Express, Clover, Pig. 
5. Experience with AWS, RedShift, and S3. 
6. Proficiency in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or similar tools. 
7. Data profiling and hygiene experience (data scrubbing). 
8. Familiarity with MDM. 
9. You will be asked to participate in culture related meetings, activities, and events. We firmly believe that building culture and teamwork in a company requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and engagement isn’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your role and responsibilities. 
10. Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S. 

Our benefits include:

• Open Paid Time Off AND 14 paid holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Love Fund – established as a way for Spartans to give back to their co-workers in need
• Medical Benefits
• Dental, and Vision with a substantial contribution from Kasasa.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program – all provided in full by Kasasa
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Pay to Tat (Patch tattoos only)
• Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Program – Worktango
• Noon:30's – 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month- done at 12:30pm

Are you ready to join an amazing group of people who genuinely love their jobs in an environment that inspires greatness?

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, results of genetic testing, genetic information, past, present or prospective service in the military, or any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state, or local law.