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Fannie Mae

Senior Data Engineer - AWS (Hybrid)

Reston, VA
  • Target Hiring Range (1): 119000
  • Target Hiring Range (2): 155000
  • Worker Classification: Hybrid

  • Company Description

    At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to use tech to tackle housing's biggest challenges and impact the future of the industry. You'll be a part of an expert team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

    Job Description

    As a valued colleague on our team, you will contribute to developing data infrastructure and pipelines to capture, integrate, organize, and centralize data while testing and ensuring the data is readily accessible and in a usable state, including quality assurance.

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    THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
    The Senior Data Engineer - AWS role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

    • Identify customer needs and intended use of requested data in the development of database requirements and support the planning and engineering of enterprise databases.
    • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, complex coding languages, and computer system skills.
    • Support the integration of data into readily available formats while maintaining existing structures and govern their use according to business requirements.
    • Analyze new data sources and monitor the performance, scalability, and security of data.
    • Create an initial analysis and deliver the user interface (UI) to the customer to enable further analysis.

    Qualifications

    THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

    Minimum Required Experiences:

    • 2+ years with Big Data Hadoop cluster (HDFS, Hive, MapReduce frameworks), Spark, AWS EMR, ECS
    • 2+ years of recent experience with building and deploying applications in AWS (S3, Hive, Glue, AWS Batch, Dynamo DB, Redshift, AWS EMR, Cloudwatch, RDS, Lambda, SNS, SWS etc.)
    • 2+ years of Python, SQL, SparkSQL, PySpark
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong verbal & written communication skills
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of an agile team (Scrum / Kanban)

    Desired Experiences:

    • Bachelor degree or equivalent
    • 4+ years experience with Big Data Hadoop clusters, AWS, and Python
    • Knowledge of Spark streaming technologies
    • Experience in working with agile development teams
    • Familiarity with Hadoop / Spark information architecture, Data Modeling, Machine Learning (ML)
    • Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)

    Skills

    • Skilled in cloud technologies and cloud computing
    • Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages
    • Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data
    • Skilled in creating and managing databases with the use of relevant software such as MySQL, Hadoop, or MongoDB
    • Skilled in discovering patterns in large data sets with the use of relevant software such as Oracle Data Mining or Informatica
    • Experience using software and computer systems' architectural principles to integrate enterprise computer applications such as xMatters, AWS Application Integration, or WebSphere
    • Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
    • Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication, etc.

    Tools

    • Skilled in AWS Analytics such as Athena, EMR, or Glue
    • Skilled in AWS Database products such as Neptune, RDS, Redshift, or Aurora
    • Skilled in SQL
    • Skilled in AWS Compute such as EC2, Lambda, Beanstalk, or ECS
    • Skilled in Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings, development, and networking platforms
    • Skilled in AWS Management and Governance suite of products such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, or Systems Manager
    • Skilled in Python object-oriented programming

    Additional Information

    The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

    Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].

    The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

    Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA, USA
    Job ID: Fannie-743999960767225
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • FSA
      • On-Site Gym
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Adoption Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
      • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Happy Hours
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Financial Counseling
      • Relocation Assistance
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Internship Program
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns