Sr. Data Engineer
Farm Credit Bank of Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9.3 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, with a focus on Databricks and Azure Data Factory. You will develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, and manage the full lifecycle of data and analytics solutions.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and manage end-to-end data and analytics solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and Data Factory.
• Build secure and scalable data ingestion, ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Databricks or similar tools.
• Perform migrations from on-premises to cloud data platforms.
• Utilize DevOps and DataOps tools (GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure DevOps, data governance tools).
• Work within an agile environment, collaborating with product owners to manage technical backlogs.
• Communicate effectively in various settings, promoting the vision of cloud data platforms.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Reside within a commutable distance to our Austin, Texas office, valuing a hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience as a data engineer, with strong proficiency in Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data solutions using Azure Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, or Scala.
• Preferred: Azure Data Engineering or Databricks Certification, expertise with other cloud data platforms (AWS, Snowflake).
• Expertise in cloud-based data platforms, ELT processes, data architecture, and data migration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening, presentation, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Reltio (MDM), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Machine Learning is a plus.

Our benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
• Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
• Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program
• Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.

Our culture:

In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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