Data Engineer I

Redstone Federal Credit Union is seeking a Data Engineer I to build, manage, and continuously enhance the data foundation that supports data products across the organization. This role blends engineering ownership with collaboration, helping teams deliver reliable data by improving architecture, pipelines, and the data warehouse, while supporting areas like data models, metadata management, ETL/ELT infrastructure, data quality, and disaster recovery.

What you’ll do

• Build, maintain, and improve the enterprise data warehouse.
• Monitor and improve warehouse performance, implement patches and upgrades, minimize database downtime, and manage parameters to support fast query responses.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to build, maintain, and improve data models.
• Support the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of metadata management tools and processes.
• Build, maintain, and improve ETL/ELT infrastructure for ingestion from a wide variety of data sources.
• Create and maintain pipeline architecture to support scalable, dependable data movement.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that satisfy functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Assist with data quality standards and implement tools and processes to improve accuracy, completeness, reliability, relevance, and timeliness.
• Assist with developing and implementing disaster recovery plans and processes to protect the integrity and availability of enterprise databases and data pipelines.
• Complete required training programs to maintain current knowledge applicable to assigned duties, including regulatory compliance requirements.

What you bring

• At least 2 years of experience in relevant data engineering work.
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as SSIS.
• Experience profiling data, including with and without data definition documentation.
• Data modeling experience, with emphasis on dimensional modeling.
• Ability to learn and apply information about a range of Credit Union products, services, and regulatory compliance requirements to assess member situations and help develop solutions.
• Professional communication skills, including active listening, clear information delivery, and appropriate tact and diplomacy in sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to lead and model RISE values and the Code of Ethics through daily interactions and conduct.
• Provide guidance in resolving complex problems using advanced knowledge within areas of responsibility.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong analytical aptitude with a driving curiosity to identify, formulate, and solve problems.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.

Skills and tools

SQL, Python, C#, Linux/Unix, bash, Postgres, Oracle, SQLServer, Redshift, Snowflake, Incorta, SSIS

Location and work environment

Remote (remote) is available, with a typical technology office environment. Remote work is considered.

Expectations

• Maintain a professional image and demeanor at all times, consistently demonstrating Credit Union RISE Values and adhering to the Code of Ethics.
• Deliver friendly, caring service to internal and external members.
• Comply with applicable State, Federal, and NCUA rules and regulations, along with all Credit Union policies and procedures.
• Follow physical and online security procedures and maintain strict confidentiality of member information.
• Complete required regulatory and compliance training and maintain required knowledge of Credit Union products and services.
• Work scheduled hours with punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Physical demands

• Intermittent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and climbing.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers and standard office equipment.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.