Data Engineer II

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.; Allen (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Data & Analytics group. The role focuses on designing and supporting enterprise data pipelines and integration solutions that power analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will combine software engineering with data platform expertise and work on batch and streaming pipelines. Remote work is available for candidates within ~70 miles of listed office locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• Experience building ETL/ELT data integration solutions.
• Experience with source control and code reviews (Git).
• Experience containerizing apps with Docker.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Develops data integration solutions using SQL, C#, Python, PowerShell.
• Works on CDC, Kafka, messaging platforms, and stream-processing tech.
• Maintains SSIS workloads, moves to code-first development practices.
• Creates and maintains CI/CD pipelines for data platforms.
• Implements monitoring and observability for data pipelines.
• Collaborates with Data Architects and governance teams on data warehouses.
• Optimizes queries and pipelines for throughput and cost efficiency.
• Produces technical docs and deployment procedures.

Skills

SQL

C#

Python

PowerShell

CDC

Kafka

ETL/ELT

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

SSIS

Git

Docker

Job description

About Jack Henry

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best‑class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.

Data Engineer Overview

The Data Engineer works within the Data & Analytics organization as part of the Warehousing & Pipelines team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise data integration solutions that power operational processes, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and enterprise data initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with deep data platform expertise and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and maintainable data systems using modern engineering practices.

This position offers opportunity for advancement for a well-qualified, driven candidate.

This is a remote position and candidates must live within approximately a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; or Monett, MO, Louisville, KY; Troy, MI, Birmingham, AL.

This position is ineligible for immigration sponsorship and support. Please do not apply if at any time you will need immigration support now or in the future (i.e., H-1B, PERM).

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Works within the Data & Analytics team in the Warehousing & Pipelines function, collaborating closely with DBAs, Data Architects, BI Developers, Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains batch and streaming data pipelines supporting payment processing systems with strict availability and performance requirements.
• Develops data integration solutions using SQL, C#, Python, PowerShell, and related automation technologies.
• Develops and supports event‑driven architectures using Change Data Capture (CDC), Kafka, messaging platforms, and stream‑processing technologies.
• Develops, maintains, and modernizes legacy data integration solutions, including SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), transitioning workloads toward code‑first, version‑controlled development practices.
• Creates and maintains CI/CD pipelines for data integration, analytics, and data platform solutions.
• Implements monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability capabilities for data platforms and pipelines.
• Works with Data Architects and enterprise data governance teams to populate and maintain enterprise data warehouse, lakehouse, and analytical data platform solutions.
• Tunes SQL queries and database interactions to reduce impact on source systems and improve application performance.
• Optimizes data pipelines to improve throughput, scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Produces and maintains technical documentation, architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and deployment procedures.
• Leverages AI‑assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity and code quality while independently validating, reviewing, and testing all generated code.
• Participates in on‑call rotations and provides after‑hours support as required.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, database development.
• Experience developing solutions on relational database platforms such as SQL Server and/or MySQL.
• Experience developing applications or services using C# or similar object‑oriented programming languages.
• Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT and data integration solutions.
• Experience working with source control systems such as Git and participating in code reviews and pull request workflows.
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Experience modernizing legacy analytics platforms, OLAP solutions, or analytical workloads.
• Experience with cloud services and data platforms in GCP, AWS, and/or Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Pulumi, Bicep, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Experience building and supporting Kubernetes‑based applications and services.
• Experience developing data lakes, lakehouses, and open table format solutions using technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi, Parquet, or similar platforms.
• Experience operating under PCI DSS, SOC, financial services, healthcare, or similar regulatory frameworks.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, 'Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.' We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well‑being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well‑being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.