Data Engineer Manager - Remote

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineering Manager who has a passion for data and analytics. Data Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects, encouraging the adoption and integration of data, working closely with partners and leading a team of Data engineers with various levels of experience and capability.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience managing data
• 5+ years of experience leading project or technical teams which includes experience providing technical direction, thought leadership, coaching and mentoring.
• 5+ years of strong experience in SQL and Data Analysis
• 3+ years in development of data pipelines/ETL for data ingestion, data preparation, data integration and data aggregation areas.
• 3+ years of solid experience in Python and Spark
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Deep understanding of data warehouse, data cloud architecture, building data pipelines, and orchestration
• Experience managing vendor/supplier relationships

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and development of data models and pipelines that capture and transform data from internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with team members for the purpose of collecting data and executing the company's data mission
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You will partner with cross functional teams to identify opportunities and continuously develop and improve processes for efficiency
• Identify and document standard methodologies, standards, and architecture guidelines
• Ensure solutions are highly usable, scalable, and maintainable

Why NRG is a great place to work:• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission• Stock Purchase Plan • Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc. • Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement• Generous PTO plan, plus 8 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands

If you reside in or intend to work remotely from California, Colorado, New York or Washington State, you may contact [email protected] for compensation information related to this position and other information as required by applicable law. Please include the job title in your request.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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