[Remote] Data Eng Sr

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company. They are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Warehouse and AI/ML Engineer to design, build, and maintain large-scale data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and AI/ML models that drive data-driven decision-making.


Responsibilities

  • Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, extract, transform, load (ETL) data and store large data sets from various sources
  • Build and maintain data warehouses, including data modeling, data governance, and data quality
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by implementing data validation, data cleansing, and data governance policies
  • Optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and provide guidance on best practices for using Amazon Redshift
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions
  • Provide technical support for Amazon Redshift, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and data modeling
  • Integrate AI/ML models with ETL pipelines and data warehouses to enable predictive analytics and machine learning
  • Develop and deploy AI/ML models using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
  • Work with data scientists to develop and deploy data-driven products and features
  • Identify and resolve data-related issues, including data pipeline failures, data quality issues, and performance bottlenecks
  • Develop technical documentation and knowledge base articles to help customers and AWS engineers troubleshoot common issues

Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 6 years of experience in Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala)
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on designing and implementing large-scale data systems
  • 5 + years of hands-on experience in writing complex, highly optimized queries across large data sets using AWS Redshift, Oracle and SQL Server
  • 5 + years of hands-on experience using AWS Glue, python/spark to build ETL pipelines in a production setting, including writing test cases
  • Strong understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and data governance
  • Proficiency in SQL, including query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning
  • Experience with data warehousing concepts, including star and snowflake schemas
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components
  • Experience with data storage solutions such as relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server), NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehouses (Redshift)
  • Experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Fivetran
  • Experience in building ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache Airflow, and programming languages including Python and PySpark
  • Understanding of data quality and governance principles and best practices
  • Experience with AWS services and best practices
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality documentation
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Experience with Dataiku
  • Experience with building reports using PowerBI and Tableau
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
  • Certification in data warehousing, ETL, or AI/ML (e.g., Certified Data Warehouse Architect, Certified ETL Developer)
  • Experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

Company Overview

  • BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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