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Client Services BI & Analytics – Senior Data Engineer

Job Summary

The Client Services BI & Analytics team strives to create an open, trusting data culture where the cost of curiosity – the number of steps, amount of time, and complexity of effort needed to use operational data to derive insights – is as low as possible.  We govern Client Services’ operational data and metrics, create easily usable dashboards and data sources, and analyze data to share insights.

We are a part of the Client Services Global Business Operations function and work with all levels of stakeholders, from executive leaders sharing insights with the C-Suite to customer-facing colleagues who rely on our assets to incorporate data to their daily responsibilities.

This senior data engineer role makes data available from new sources, builds robust data models, creates and optimizes data enrichment pipelines, and provides engineering support to specific projects. .  You will partner with our Data Visualizers and Solution Designers to ensure data needed by the business is available and accurate and to develop certified data sets.  This is a technical role that acts as a force multiplier to our Visualizers, Analysts, and other data users across Client Services.

Responsibilities

• Establish data processes and automations, based upon business and technology requirements, leveraging Visa’s supported data platforms and tools.
• Deliver small to large data engineering projects either individually or as part of a project team.
• Develop and maintain data models and schema designs for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Design and implement data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the data warehouse, with a strong focus on reusability, performance, scalability and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure data quality, with a focus on implementing data validation and data quality checks at various stages of the pipeline.
• Extract and manipulate large datasets using standard tools such as Hadoop (Hive), Spark, Python (pandas, NumPy), Presto, and SQL.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and the data warehouse.
• Develop data solutions using Agile principles.
• Provide ongoing production support.
• Communicate complex concepts in a clear and effective manner.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree in STEM field or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 0 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree, focused on data engineering, or 6 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 3 years of work experience with a PhD.  
• Strong experience with SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, and relational databases.  
• Advanced knowledge of SQL (e.g., understands subqueries, self-joining tables, stored procedures, can read an execution plan, SQL tuning, etc.).  
• Experience in Data modelling.  
• Experience in ETL / ELT Tools such as SSIS, ODI, Informatica.  
• Exposure in cloud-based data warehousing and data pipeline management (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.  
• Experience in Python, Spark, and exposure to scheduling tools like Tuber/Airflow is preferred.  
• Experience with visualization software (e.g., Tableau, QlikView, Power BI) is a plus.  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.  
• Effective communicator of statuses, issues, and risks.  
• Extremely high sense of quality standards and attention to detail.  
• A team player and collaborator, able to work well with a diverse group of individuals in a matrixed environment.  

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 119,000.00 to 154,700.00 USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.