Associate Data Engineer

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CoBank's Data Engineering (DE) team is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to assist in the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. This role involves working closely with senior engineers to support the ingestion, transformation, and management of large datasets while ensuring data governance and compliance standards are upheld. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has an understanding of data engineering principles, and is excited about contributing to scalable data solutions.

1. Assists in the design and implementation of ETL processes for data integration in cloud environments.
2. Collaborates with senior engineers to maintain and optimize database structures.
3. Supports data governance and compliance initiatives.
4. Troubleshoots data-related issues and contribute to process improvements.
5. Documents data engineering processes and best practices.

Prior Experience (ideally 1-2 years) in data engineering or a related field, required
1. Basic understanding of ETL processes and data modeling.
2. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and database design.
3. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
4. Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
5. Core competencies: team collaboration; attention to detail; knowledge of data warehousing concepts.
6. Familiarity with on-premises development environments (preferred).
7. Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native data tools (preferred).
8. Experience with on-premises and hybrid cloud environments (preferred).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $77,951 - $98,354. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

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