Lead Data Platform Engineer- Cloud

The Lead Engineering Cloud job designs the planning for the company's cloud platform. Working under limited supervision, this job develops operational plans for the processes and standards of developing the organization's technology architecture through the creation of a new cloud platform design. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the information systems architecture and engineering field internally and externally to the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with various stakeholders on the strategic vision for the enterprise leveraging cloud, managed solutions and traditional capabilities; make recommendations on new solutions and technologies
• Designs and develops new, cutting edge cloud platform within the organization.
• Ensures cloud platform allows business applications to transform into scalable, elastic systems that can be created on demand.
• Performs hardware and software infrastructure updates and identifies improvements with the cloud infrastructure.
• Communicates with management to provide updates and ensure integration of new system with existing operations to support the organization's cloud strategy.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level information technology professionals to ensure high-quality and timely completion of projects.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC

Required Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience in SQL, ETL and ELT Tools.
• 3 or more years of experience with AWS or GCP, PySpark, CI/CD Pipelines using ElectricFlow.
• Experience leading small project teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Data Virtualization Platforms like Starburst, Presto, Denodo, Dremio.

Base Pay Range: $121,600/yr. - $202,700/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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Phone: (800) 842-2755

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