Data Engineer I/II/III/Lead

Description

Transform data into a format that can be easily analyzed by developing, maintaining, and testing infrastructures for data generation. Work closely with data scientists and are largely in charge of architecting solutions for data scientists that enable them to do their jobs. Role involves creating Data pipelines and integrating, transforming & enabling data for wider enterprise use.

Job Description

Duties for this role include but not limited to: supporting the design, build, test and maintain data pipelines at big data scale.  Assists with updating data from multiple data sources.  Work on batch processing of collected data and match its format to the stored data, make sure that the data is ready to be processed and analyzed. Assisting with keeping the ecosystem and the pipeline optimized and efficient, troubleshooting standard performance, data related problems and provide L3 support. Implementing parsers, validators, transformers and correlators to reformat, update and enhance the data. Provides recommendations to highly complex problems. Providing guidance to those in less senior positions.

Additional Job Description:

Data Engineers play a pivotal role within Dataworks, focused on creating and driving engineering innovation and facilitating the delivery of key business initiatives. Acting as a “universal translator” between IT, business, software engineers and data scientists, data engineers collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value. Data Engineers will work on those aspects of the Dataworks platform that govern the ingestion, transformation, and pipelining of data assets, both to end users within FedEx and into data products and services that may be externally facing. Day-to-day, they will be deeply involved in code reviews and large-scale deployments.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Understanding in depth both the business and technical problems Dataworks aims to solve
• Building tools, platforms and pipelines to enable teams to clearly and cleanly analyze data, build models and drive decisions
• Scaling up from “laptop-scale” to “cluster scale” problems, in terms of both infrastructure and problem structure and technique
• Collaborating across teams to drive the generation of data driven operational insights that translate to high value optimized solutions.
• Delivering tangible value very rapidly, collaborating with diverse teams of varying backgrounds and disciplines
• Codifying best practices for future reuse in the form of accessible, reusable patterns, templates, and code bases
• Interacting with senior technologists from the broader enterprise and outside of FedEx (partner ecosystems and customers) to create synergies and ensure smooth deployments to downstream operational systems

Skill/Knowledge Considered a Plus

• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, database systems, distributed systems
• Fluency with distributed and cloud environments and a deep understanding of optimizing computational considerations with theoretical properties
• Experience in building robust cloud-based data engineering and curation solutions to create data products useful for numerous applications
• Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Azure tooling for large-scale data engineering efforts and deployments is highly preferred. Experience with any combination of the following azure tools: Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL D, Azure Synapse Analytics
• Developing and operationalizing capabilities and solutions including under near real-time high-volume streaming conditions.
• Hands-on development skills with the ability to work at the code level and help debug hard to resolve issues.
• A compelling track record of designing and deploying large scale technical solutions, which deliver tangible, ongoing value
  • Direct experience having built and deployed robust, complex production systems that implement modern, data processing methods at scale
  • Ability to context-switch, to provide support to dispersed teams which may need an “expert hacker” to unblock an especially challenging technical obstacle, and to work through problems as they are still being defined
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver technical projects with a team, often working under tight time constraints to deliver value
  • An ‘engineering’ mindset, willing to make rapid, pragmatic decisions to improve performance, accelerate progress or magnify impact
  • Comfort with working with distributed teams on code-based deliverables, using version control systems and code reviews
• Ability to conduct data analysis, investigation, and lineage studies to document and enhance data quality and access
• Use of agile and devops practices for project and software management including continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Demonstrated expertise working with some of the following common languages and tools:
  • Spark (Scala and PySpark), Kafka and other high-volume data tools
  • SQL and NoSQL storage tools, such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB/CosmosDB
  • Java, Python data tools
  • Azure DevOps experience to track work, develop using git-integrated version control patterns, and build and utilize CI/CD pipelines
  • Working knowledge and experience implementing data architecture patterns to support varying business needs
  • Experience with different data types (json, xml, parquet, avro, unstructured) for both batch and streaming ingestions
  • Use of Azure Kubernetes Services, Eventhubs, or other related technologies to implement streaming ingestions
  • Experience developing and implementing alerting and monitoring frameworks
  • Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform to create and deploy resources
  • Implementation experience across different data stores, messaging systems, and data processing engines
  • Data integration through APIs and/or REST service
  • ​PowerPlatform (PowerBI, PowerApp, PowerAutomate) development experience a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Data Engineer I:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics or Engineering and/or One (1) year equivalent formal training or work experience. Basic knowledge in data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. Basic knowledge in Information Systems including design, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Experience as a junior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.

Data Engineer II:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related quantitative field such as Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent formal training or work experience. Two (2) years equivalent work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Strong knowledge in data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. Strong knowledge in Information Systems including design, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience as a member of multi-functional project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.

Data Engineer III:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics or Engineering and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Three to Four (3 - 4) years equivalent work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Extensive knowledge in data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. Extensive knowledge in Information Systems including design, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Experience as a senior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.
 

Data Engineer Lead:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics or Engineering and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Five to Seven (5 - 7) years equivalent work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Extensive knowledge in data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. Extensive knowledge in Information Systems including design, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-function project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.

Analytical Skills, Accuracy & Attention to Detail, Planning & Organizing Skills, Influencing & Persuasion Skills, Presentation Skills

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy, or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.