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Senior Lead Data Engineer

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ADP

Senior Lead Data Engineer

Parsippany, NJ

ADP is hiring a Lead Data Engineer.

  • Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
  • Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?

In this role, you will work alongside ADP product owners to understand their challenges in creating, upgrading, or augmenting our products. Then, you'll do data analysis, design and develop technical solutions and work along with other team members. As the senior lead developer, you are expected to own the data aspect of multiple products.

Every day, you will promote architectural initiatives that drive revenue and improve efficiency aligned with business strategy. Each day, you will start with a scrum and identify priorities within the current sprint or discuss a new project. You'll communicate and collaborate with your team and often cross-functionally, acting as the technical reference.

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To thrive in this role, you should have eight-plus years of experience in data architecture and design, and building scalable data pipelines. Our best developers are creative problem solvers who love a challenge and possess never give up attitude This role requires you to have clear, compelling, and influential communication skills to succeed. You will constantly mentor developers and collaborate with peer architects and developers on other teams. You must be adept at teaching, leading, and influencing. As part of our team, you will influence product success and help shape our industry.

Like what you see? Apply now!

Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers

A little about ADP: We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more. Learn more about ADP's commitment on our YouTube channel: http://adp.careers/DEI_Videos

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 8+ years relevant industry and functional experience in Database and Cloud-based technologies
  • Experience in building data ingestion pipelines for Structured and Unstructured data both for storage and optimal retrieval
  • Experience working with Cloud data stores (specifically AWS), noSQL, Graph and Vector databases.
  • Proficiency with languages such as Python, SQL, and PySpark
  • Experience working with Databricks and Snowflake technologies
  • Exposure to Machine learning and AI concepts related to RAG architecture, LLMs and embedding is a plus
  • Experience with relevant code repository and project tools such as GitHub, JIRA and Confluence
  • Working experience with Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with hands-on expertise on Jenkins, Terraform, Splunk and Dynatrace.
  • Highly innovative with aptitude for foresight, systems thinking and design thinking, with a bias towards simplifying processes.
  • Detail oriented individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate to both technical and business teams

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

  • Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
  • Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
  • Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
  • Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
  • Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
  • Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.

Client-provided location(s): Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA
Job ID: ADP-257182
Employment Type: Full Time