Data Platform Engineer

Job Description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

Job Description

In short, as our Data Platform Engineer on the Data Platform team, you are responsible for maintaining data platforms that support data in motion, data governance, automation, self-service, and standardizing efficient patterns. You will collaborate closely with the DBA’s, DevOps Team, and Architecture to gain developer efficiency, improve data quality and increase stability.

What we would like to see in your Tech Stack:

• Data Platforms (Snowflake, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure)
• Unstructured Databases (MongoDB, Cosmos)
• Scripting Languages (Python, API’s, Powershell)
• Data Integration (Kafka, SSIS)
• CICD Pipelines and Source Control (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Orchestrators (Argo, Airflow)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Administration and Monitoring (DataDog)

So, What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

The Specifics.

• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with technology partners, engineers and architecture
• Strong engineering and data governance fundamentals; recognizes industry patterns and strategies with a focus on maintaining healthy, secure platforms
• Expert at navigating product and engineering tradeoffs within the teams
• Focused on driving what matters forward through deliberate influential action
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Enjoys mentoring engineers and helping to remove roadblocks for them
• Data driven strategy is at the root of their approach to problem solving
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, regardless of technology
• 5+ years' experience in data engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!
• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!