Senior Data Engineer

Talentify; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the evolution of our data platform, building data products, AI capabilities, and self-service solutions for data users. You will design scalable pipelines, work with batch and streaming data, and mentor junior engineers within the Data Platform team.

The role emphasizes implementing AI-driven data workflows, integrating AI services, and advancing standards across the EWS D&A organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or related field
• Strong data modeling, warehousing, and data integration knowledge
• 3+ years in a GCP big data environment
• Experience with building complex data pipelines using multiple GCP services
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IS or related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data engineering frameworks to scale data pipelines
• Build batch and streaming pipelines from upstream cloud systems
• Enable new GCP services and self-service capabilities on the data platform
• Mentor junior engineers within the Data Platform team
• Design and maintain data pipelines supporting AI/ML applications
• Explore AI agents to automate data management tasks and monitor data quality
• Help set engineering standards and best practices in EWS D&A

Skills

Python development

SQL

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IS

Tools

BigQuery

DataFlow

DataProc

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Airflow

Cloud Composer

Vertex AI

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Workforce Solutions Data & Analytics (EWS D&A) is a high-energy, fast-growing organization within Equifax charged with building and supporting best-in-industry data assets and analytical solutions. We deliver solutions and insights to enable success for our customers, drive growth for our business, and create value for our shareholders.

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the evolution of our data platform, and build data products, AI capabilities, and self-service solutions for the users of our data platform.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement data engineering frameworks to scale development and deployment of data pipelines across the D&A organization
• Build complex batch and streaming pipelines to ingest data from upstream Equifax cloud systems
• Enable new GCP services and build self-service capabilities to enhance functionality of our data platform
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers within the Data Platform team and also the broader D&A organization
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that support AI/ML applications.
• Explore and implement AI agents to automate repetitive data management tasks, monitor data quality, and orchestrate complex data workflows
• Play an active role in setting engineering standards and best practices in EWS D&A

What experience do you need

• At least 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related field
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and best practices, including data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration
• At least 3 years of experience working in a GCP big data environment
• Experience building complex data pipelines and solutions using two or more of the following - BigQuery, DataFlow, DataProc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions
• Experience with Airflow or Cloud Composer
• Experience with Vertex AI
• Proficiency in Python development
• Professional experience with SQL
• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

What could set you apart

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools
• Experience getting data assets AI ready
• Familiarity with frameworks for building AI applications or agents (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Experience integrating AI services and models into data pipelines via APIs
• Experience programming in Java
• Experience scaling Airflow
• Experience with dbt
• DevOps / CICD experience (Jenkins and GitHub) and IaC experience using Terraform for managing GCP infrastructure
• GCP Professional Data Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect certification

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:

USA-St. Louis-Lackland

USA-Atlanta JV White

Function:

Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:

Full time