Digital Engineer IV

Overview

To engineer, design, test, integrate and maintain digital systems and data for rapid, innovative product solutions. Provide support and technical direction/engineering insight on projects for fast and optimal infrastructure/product development. Assist with planning, designing, developing, and testing software systems/applications, and analyzing small and large data for improving reports, cloud adoption and modeling to find rapid product insights and business solutions. Develop modules, components for employees/members to improve UI for multi device, multi-platform mobile and desktop web applications. Provide support and services for the organization's network systems, applications, and data migration/integration solutions for end user requirements and needs. This level requires advanced knowledge of related digital engineering industry technologies, concepts and trends. Works under minimal supervision on complex to very complex projects and problems. Coaches and provides guidance to less experienced Digital Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Platform Design and Development
  • Architect, design, and implement scalable and reliable platform solutions using Microsoft Azure
  • Develop and maintain back-end services and applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture
  • Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure modularity, scalability, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with development teams to decompose monolithic applications into microservices
• Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud-based applications and services on Microsoft Azure
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security
• Asynchronous Messaging
  • Implement and manage asynchronous messaging systems to ensure efficient communication between services
  • Utilize messaging frameworks and tools (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) to handle data streams and event-driven architecture
• Back-End Development
  • Develop robust and high-performance back-end systems and APIs
  • Ensure code quality, maintainability, and best practices through code reviews and automated testing
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment process
  • Ensure smooth and reliable releases of new features and updates
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability
  • Optimize system performance and scalability through profiling and tuning
• Collaboration and Leadership
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Security and Compliance
  • Ensure platform security and compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Implement security best practices and conduct regular security assessments
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of the platform architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures
  • Prepare and present reports on system performance, issues, and improvements to stakeholders
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable Kubernetes clusters on Azure
  • Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance within Kubernetes
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for Kubernetes clusters
  • Implement security best practices and conduct regular security audits
• Azure SQL Database
  • Provision, configure, and manage Azure SQL databases
  • Monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexing strategies
  • Implement and manage database security, including encryption and role-based access control
  • Set up automated backups and disaster recovery plans
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
• Azure Redis Cache
  • Configure and manage Azure Redis Cache for optimal performance and scalability
  • Implement advanced features like persistence, clustering, and sharding
  • Monitor and fine-tune Redis Cache configurations to ensure peak efficiency
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate Redis Cache into applications
  • Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations
• Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Develop and deploy scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Manage Cloud Infrastructure: Monitor, maintain, and optimize cloud resources to ensure high availability and performance
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture, processes, and procedures
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends to continuously improve the cloud environment

Qualifications

• Advanced experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
• Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Advanced knowledge with cloud services (Microsoft Azure strongly preferred, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
• Significant experience in data engineering and application development
• Significant experience in J2EE and Web Services (Java, XML, JQuery JavaScript, HTML, OOA and OOD Concepts)
• Significant experience in ticketing system, such as VSTS, Service Now or Jira
• Significant experience in Cl/CD pipelines using tools such as, Gradle, Docker, GitHub, Chef, Nexus, Jenkins, JUnit, Tomcat, SonarQube, Selenium, Cucumber, etc.
• Significant experience in Data Lake Store, Machine Learning, SQL Data Warehouse, SQL Streaming Analytics, Bot Framework, Cognitive Services, Data Catalog, Data Factory, KeyVault, Azure AD, Azure SQL, AppInsights
• Significant experience in CRM configuration, custom assembly development, integration code and data migration scripts for Microsoft Dynamics CRM-based projects
• Advanced knowledge with Azure IaaS & PaaS, VSTS, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment pipelines
• Advanced knowledge with development software such as Azure, MS Stack, Xcode, Jira, Jenkins, etc.
• Significant experience in Angular 5/6, Angular JS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and/or Jasmin framework
• Advanced knowledge with TypeScript development
• Advanced knowledge with coding and documenting JavaScript using JSDoc or similar conventions
• Advanced knowledge with data structures, algorithms, design patterns
• Significant experience with IT related Data Management and Data Migration activities
• Significant experience in Data Management and Architecture, Performance Management, Information Delivery and Advanced Analytics
• Significant experience in analytical and data visualization tools and techniques (Power BI preferred)
• Significant experience in modeling and quantification concepts including statistics and probability principles
• Expert analytical/quantitative, reconciliation and deductive reasoning skills
• Advanced analytical and conceptual skills to create original concepts/theories for various projects
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices
• Advanced knowledge of NFCU functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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