Data Engineer

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.

Data and Analytics 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.

You will be a part of a Data Engineering team that is at the center of driving enterprise level best practices on big data solutions. Through interactions with Data Stewards, Data Scientists, IT, and Analysts, the Data Engineer will review and recommend D&A's cloud transformation strategy utilizing GCP tools and data storage, and ultimately help facilitate the D&A's transition from on-site analytics to the GCP.

You will become an expert in our technical environment as it relates to data delivery, design data structures and processes balancing immediate deliverables with future reusability, and evangelize best practices for data solution architecture. Being able to blend disparate technologies/platforms (BigQuery, DataFlow, GCP, Java, Python, SAS, SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) into cohesive solutions is critical for success.

The Data Engineer role requires a solid educational foundation and the ability to develop a strategic vision and roadmap for D&A's transition to the cloud while balancing delivery of near-term results that are aligned with execution. They must be organized, detail-oriented, and a fast learner in order to work with all Equifax's major data assets and a rapidly changing technology environment. The ability to work in a matrix environment to deliver complete solutions is required.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and implementation of the D&A teams transition to GCP
• Participate in the development of strategies, standards, and best practices in the areas of data access and integration within GCP.
• Create recommendations for increasing data utilization based on understanding of data delivery environment.
• Collaborate with Technology, Security, Data Governance, and IT Operations to facilitate and accelerate the movement of key D&A data assets to GCP.
• Stay current with rapidly developing GCP technologies landscape and share knowledge internally and with customers.
• Build data pipelines

What experience you need

• 5+ years of work experience building, loading, transforming, and analyzing data within GCP or other similar cloud environment
• 5+ years of work experience in building, loading, transforming, and analyzing data within and across database platforms and other data stores is required.
• 5+ years of scripting/coding experience required. Proficiency in one or more to the following languages: Python, Java, R, SAS
• 5+ years of work experience in systems/network architecture is required
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent quantitative field with heavy emphasis on programming

What could set you apart

• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization techniques and tools (Tableau, Spotfire, etc)
• Big Data experience with Hadoop technologies such as Impala, Hive, Spark, and MapReduce is a plus
• Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent quantitative field with heavy emphasis on programming

Core Competencies of a Data Engineer:

• Excellent communication skills
• Creative and nimble with ability to overcome obstacles to solve the hardest problems
• Ability to collaborate with peers and cross functional teams
• Flexible and responsive with ability to adapt to rapid change in direction or business priority
• Ability to work within the confines of data governance measures

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.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Location:

USA-Atlanta-One-Atlantic-Center

Function:

Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:

Full time