Data Analytics Engineer HR

Compeer Financial • Lakeville, MN

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of either Bloomington, IL; Mankato, MN; or Lakeville, MN office locations. The contributions you will make: This position is responsible for building analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights for decision making. The incumbent operationalizes and maintains machine learning models developed by data scientists/quantitative analysts within the organization to ensure that the machine learning models or data analytics work product developed by data scientists are efficiently transitioned into robust, scalable and maintainable production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in math, computer science, management information systems, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with various MS SQL environments (2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019), designing and implementing objects using SQL Server Data Tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Python, R, and/or Java, with an emphasis on Python due to its extensive use in machine learning and data science.
• Advanced experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and algorithms, as well as the ability to understand and interpret models created by data scientists.
• Advanced experience in Power BI, including DAX development, data modeling, Power Query (M), and building enterprise-grade dashboards and reports.
• Advanced experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including services related to machine learning, computation, storage, and orchestration.
• Advanced knowledge of container management systems to deploy and manage machine learning models at scale.
• Ability to work with big data technologies and databases (SQL), as well as to preprocess and handle large datasets.
• Advanced communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists (quantitative analysts) and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve deployment issues and optimize model performance.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• SQL Server and/or other Microsoft technologies, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops data models, data pipelines and streamlines the deployment of models into production environments that could include machine learning.
• Supports the design and implementation of Power BI (PBI) dashboards and semantic models, enabling intuitive visualization of advanced analytics
• Builds and maintains pipelines for data analytics projects that include machine learning, enabling seamless integration and delivery of model updates.
• Monitors the performance and accuracy of projects in production and performs regular maintenance to ensure they continue to meet business needs.
• Works closely with quantitative analysts to understand their models' requirements and provides the necessary infrastructure and tooling for model/data analysis training and experimentation.
• Optimizes performance of SQL queries, predictive models and data pipelines across both on-prem and cloud environments for speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Designs, builds, deploys and maintains data integration pipelines in MS Azure and/or SQL Server Integration Service.
• Documents data engineering workflows, predictive analytics integration patterns, advanced Power BI development standards and MLOps processes to support transparency, reproducibility and efficient onboarding.
• Identifies, designs and implements internal process improvements, automates manual processes, optimizes data delivery, etc.
• Participates with cross-functional Data and Business Technology teams to formulate best practices.
• Identifies, designs and implements internal process improvements, automates manual processes, optimizes data delivery, etc.
• Participates with cross-functional Data and Business Technology teams to formulate best practices.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest analytics and predictive analytics tools, technologies and best practices to continuously improve the machine learning operations pipeline.
• Facilitates meetings with Data, Project Delivery and/or business unit team members.
• Provides information and training to other team members. Serves as a resource for questions and problem resolution.

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees