Full-Time

Principal Data Engineer

Posted on 1/29/2025

Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications services including wireless and broadband

Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA + 1 more

More locations: Irving, TX, USA

Hybrid role with a minimum of eight assigned office days per month.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Agile
Data Science

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
  • 5 or more years of experience in data warehousing, Data Lakes, and big data platforms
Responsibilities
  • Developing high-quality code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using cutting-edge technology
  • Programming components, developing features, and frameworks
  • Working independently and contributing to immediate and cross-functional teams
  • Participating in design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Analyzing problem statements, break down problems, and provide solutions
  • Taking ownership of large tasks, delivering on time, and mentoring team members
  • Exploring alternate technologies and approaches to solve problems
  • Following an agile-based approach to deliver data products
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 or more years of programming experience with GCP tools such as Dataproc, Cloud Shell SDK, Cloud Composer, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Cloud Functions, and BigQuery
  • 4 or more years of proven experience collaborating with data engineers, architects, data scientists, and enterprise platform teams in designing and deploying data products and ML models in production
  • 4 or more years of experience in designing and deploying Hadoop clusters and various big data analytical tools, including HDFS, PIG, Hive, Sqoop, Spark, and Oozie
  • Hands-on experience in designing and building data pipelines using NiFi, Airflow, or Apache Beam in GCP (Dataproc and BigQuery) for ETL jobs
  • Hands-on experience implementing real-time solutions using Apache Beam SDK with Dataflow, Spark, or Flink as runners
  • Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Google Pub/Sub and Apache Kafka
  • Proficiency in serialization concepts and formats such as Avro, Parquet, and Protobuf
  • Experience with advanced transformations and windowing functions in real-time data processing
  • Experience with Google Dataflow templates for creating reusable and scalable data processing pipelines
  • Experience with Google Data Catalog and other Google Cloud APIs for monitoring, querying, and billing analysis for BigQuery usage
  • Experience working with at least one NoSQL database (HBase, Cassandra, Couchbase) and one relational database (Oracle, MySQL, Teradata)
  • Experience on DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory and Gitlab
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to empathize and maintain a positive attitude.Participation in technology and industry forums on evolving data engineering
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to apply a business mindset to data issues and initiatives, crafting cross-business strategies and plans for multiple stakeholders
  • Strong leadership, communication, persuasion, and teamwork skills
  • GCP/AWS Cloud certifications
  • Familiarity with Large Language Models and a passion for Generative AI tools
Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications

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Verizon Communications provides a variety of telecommunications services, including wireless communications, broadband internet, and digital television, primarily in the United States. The company serves individual consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises through subscription-based plans that allow customers to select options that suit their needs. Verizon is recognized for its reliable network coverage and advanced technology, including the latest 5G services that enhance internet speed and connectivity. Unlike many competitors, Verizon focuses on personalized customer experiences through programs like "myPlan," which tailors deals to individual preferences. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership in the telecommunications market by continuously expanding its service offerings and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$11.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Verizon's 5G deployment across 35 U.S. Air Force bases boosts its government sector presence.
  • Collaboration with Knightscope opens new markets in public safety technologies.
  • Increased demand for 5G services positions Verizon for growth in telecommunications.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Telenor IoT may erode Verizon's enterprise market share.
  • Challenges in AI integration with Nvidia could delay new service rollouts.
  • Resource strain from military contracts may impact Verizon's consumer service quality.

What makes Verizon Communications unique

  • Verizon's extensive 5G network sets it apart in the telecommunications industry.
  • Partnerships with Nvidia enhance Verizon's AI capabilities on its 5G network.
  • Verizon's 'myPlan' program offers personalized and flexible service plans to customers.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement