Gen AI - Data Engineer [On-Site]

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At Regions, the Data Engineer supports the Data and Analytics organization by designing, optimizing, and developing data pipelines to support machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Data Engineer works with a cross functional team of Data Scientists and Software Developers on feature engineering and scoring pipelines.  This role supports software developers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists on data initiatives and ensures optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with Regions Technology partners to Design, Build, and Maintain the data-based structures and systems in support of Data and Analytics and Data Product use cases
• Builds data pipelines to collect and arrange data and manage data storage in Regions’ big data environment
• Builds robust, testable programs for moving, transforming, and loading data using big data tools such as Spark
• Ensures data is prepared, arranged and ready for each defined business use case
• Provides consultation to all areas of the organization that plan to use data to make decisions
• Supports any team members in the development of such information delivery and aid in the automation of data products

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in a quantitative/analytical/STEM field or technical related field
• Or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in in a quantitative/analytical/STEM field
• Or Ph.D. in a quantitative/analytical/STEM field 
• One (1) year of working programming experience in Python/PySpark, Scala, SQL
• One (1) year of working experience in Big Data Technology in Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark, or Kafka

Preferences

• Background in Big Data Engineering and Advanced Data Analytics  
• Experience developing solutions for the financial services industry
• Experience in Agile Software Development
• Experience or exposure to cloud technologies and migrations
• Prior banking or financial services experience

Skills and Competencies

• Experience building data solutions at scale
• Experience designing and building relational data structures in multiple environments
• Experience with DevOps principals, CI/CD, and Software Development Lifecycle
• Experience with No-SQL databases
• Experience working with large-scale data Lakehouses
• Proven record of accomplishment of delivering operational Data solutions including Report and Model Ready Data Assets
• Significant experience working with senior executives in the use of data, reporting and visualizations to support strategic and operational decision making
• Strong ability to transform and integrate complex data from multiple sources into accessible, understandable, and usable data assets and frameworks
• Strong background in synthesizing data and analytics in a large (Fortune 500), complex, and highly regulated environment
• Strong communication skills through written and oral presentations
• Strong technical background including database and business intelligence skills

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

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