Associate Data Engineer - Warrior Hire

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Job Description:

This posting is within the Technology Department as part of Southwest’s Warrior Hire Program. The mission of the Warrior Hire Program is to recruit and hire transitioning Veterans and guide and support them through the beginning of their corporate career by providing them opportunities for professional growth, camaraderie, and mentorship. If you're planning your transition to a civilian career or recently transitioned, this program is designed to support you in that transition and as you join our Southwest Family. Thank you to those who currently or previously served, giving us all the freedom to fly. Review the information below about the Team this role supports.

• Integrated Data Foundation (IDF) Data Enablement Team: As an Associate Data Engineer supporting the IDF Data Enablement Team, you’ll support People and Finance data delivery, helping Southwest advance its journey to becoming a truly data-driven organization. This role focuses on data analysis and business delivery, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that support enterprise initiatives and decision making. You’ll work with modern tools including AWS, GitLab, Oracle, Essbase, and emerging AI capabilities while operating in a SAFe Agile environment across multiple pods. You’ll apply strategic thinking, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and continuously grow your skills in a supportive, learning focused environment shaping the future of enterprise analytics.

Additional Details 

• This Dallas-based role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require onsite presence/travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in an approved remote location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

• If an applicant currently resides outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, they may relocate to the area and be considered for the program. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this role. 

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the components of our data engineering pipeline, and various container-based services configured through UIs, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, and Shell, with code managed in GitHub, deployed through Jenkins

• Work as a part of our production support team to ensure the highest standards of product configuration that meet client requirements

• Test and troubleshoot data pipeline using sample and live client data, utilizing Jenkins, Python, and Java to automate these tests. Must be able to parse logs to determine next actions

• Utilize dashboards for Kubernetes/OpenShift to diagnose high level issues and ensure services are healthy

• Support Implementation immediately after go live and work with implementation team to transition support

• Work with data providers to clarify requirements and remove roadblocks

• Drive automation into everyday activities

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Ability to understand new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions