[Remote] Engineer II, Data Platforms

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking an Engineer II to work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications, develop technical solutions, and enhance technology processes.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes a technical roadmap for the platform and/or capability strategy and lifecycle that considers value-based outcomes, costs to maintain, supportability, and performanceEnsures sound integration, data, security, and business architecture design throughout all stages within the platform and/or capability lifecycleProvides rapid delivery and development of technical solutions that align with business and/or platform desired outcomesTroubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to platform or capability systems, solutions, and servicesInnovates and drives continuous improvements of implementation methodology and technical service offerings based on customer/employee experiences or other enterprise objectives/outcomesParticipates in a Community of Interest for engineers across all capability and platform teams to share information and strengthen understanding of business needs and technology-based business solutionsDevelops and maintains deep technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services, and applicationsSkillsBachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field6+ years of experience in data engineering and/or software development4+ years of hands-on experience with Python and/or PySpark, and SQL for data transformation, pipeline development, and data modeling3+ years of experience developing and integrating APIs (RESTful services, JSON)Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Git-based repositories (e.g., GitHub)Applied experience with cloud-native technologies, including AWSWorking knowledge of object-oriented and/or ontology-based data environments, and experience building applications/workflows on platforms such as Salesforce, PowerApps, or DatabricksStrong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience working in Agile environments, contributing to solution design, and supporting production systems, including participation in on-call and after-hours release support as neededRegular and reliable job attendanceEffective verbal and written communication skillsExhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationshipsIndependent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisionsHome office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise - (Telework)Benefits401(k)100% company-funded pension planHealth, dental, and vision plansLife insurancePaid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leavePerformance-based and peer-based recognitionTuition reimbursementCompany OverviewAARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.aarp.org.