Senior Data Platform Engineer

Company: United Wholesale Mortgage
Location: Livonia
Posted on: January 15, 2023

Job Description:

The Data Platform Engineer is a key resource in providing technical leadership and support on all the stages of Data Platform administration, development, and architecture implementation. We're looking for an enthusiastic team member to engage and collaborate with leaders and team members from teams across our enterprise (including Server, Infrastructure, dozens of Development teams, and more), as we continue our transformation from a platform-based to a solution-based shop. This team member will be an impactful voice in shaping our Data Platform direction, strategy, and execution at the most innovative and disruptive company in the fintech space.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Installation, configuration, and monitoring of Kafka, Redis and NoSql platforms critical to our business needs.Provide solutions and guidance to development teams to ensure our systems are sound.Developing applications integrations on an as needed basis.Resolve performance issues using all available tools and take corrective actions when necessary.Sharing your expertise of Data Management philosophies and applying them to existing and to-be architectures.Communicate to business stakeholders, technical teams and leadership in a consistent manner making complex technical issues and solutions clear, simple, and understandable.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:Must Have Qualifications:Experience in an enterprise-level infrastructure environment creating, designing and managing highly available Data Platform solutionsExperience with Java or other object-oriented languages. Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, and/or NoSQL solutions preferred.Motivated, collaborative with experience multi-tasking on a variety of initiatives on different timelines.Provide occasional after-hours support when necessaryComputer-related degree or equivalent experienceNice To Have Qualifications:Ansible and/or Jenkins experienceFamiliarity with Confluent Kafka design and architectureJira work/project trackingExperience with Linux and KubernetesTHE PLACE & THE PERKS:Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It's all happening on UWM's campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.It's no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It's at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it's providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you'll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you'll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.More reasons you'll love working here include:Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 daysAdditional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 monthsAdoption reimbursement programPaid volunteer hoursPaid training and career developmentMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401k with employer matchMortgage discount and area business discountsFree membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball courtWellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salonGourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunchConvenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacksIn-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting CompanyIndoor/outdoor caf-- with Wi-FiDISCLAIMER: All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is " At-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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