Senior Data Engineer — Scalable Data Platforms & Analytics

First American; South Carolina; On-site; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and deployment of scalable big data platforms for advanced analytics. You will collaborate with software engineers, DBAs, data analysts and data scientists to ensure reliable data delivery and aligned architectures.

The role emphasizes designing and optimizing data pipelines, ETL processes, data modeling and performance tuning, with focus on SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of directly related experience.
• Experience in Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Proficient with SQL and T-SQL programming.
• Experience building data/ETL pipelines and data warehouses.
• Expertise in data modeling, database maintenance, monitoring and tuning on SQL Server, MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Viewed as a data expert; drives innovation and participates in high-visibility initiatives.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automate manual processes and optimize data delivery.
• Design, develop, code, test, and document architectures and applications.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to align with business requirements and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of data issues.
• Propose innovative recommendations to enhance data reliability, efficiency and quality.
• May perform duties outside normal hours based on business needs.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

Data modeling

ETL pipelines

Data warehousing

NoSQL

Cloud computing

MongoDB

SQL Server

Agile SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

SQL Server

Job description

First American is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and deployment of scalable big data platforms for advanced analytics. You will collaborate with software engineers, DBAs, data analysts and data scientists to ensure reliable data delivery and aligned architectures.

The role emphasizes designing and optimizing data pipelines, ETL processes, data modeling and performance tuning, with focus on SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL and cloud technologies.