Data Engineer/Analyst – Business Process & Innovation

Data Engineer/Analyst – Business Process & Innovation

Location: Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, Georgia (Metro-Atlanta)

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Engineer role will provide critical support to stakeholders of supported applications and to other members of the Business Process & Innovation team. This role will be responsible for developing data management and governance processes, creating and supporting automated data pipelines and executing data cleanup for applications supported by the team. This position requires a strong blend of collaboration, technical proficiency, and problem-solving abilities to ensure data accessibility, quality and reliability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines to ingest, process and store large volumes of structured and unstructured data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Implement and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure efficient data flow and transformation
• Endure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation an cleansing processes
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support analytics and reporting needs
• Work with cloud-based and on-prem data platforms and tools to manage and process data efficiently
• Stay up to date with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.  Advanced degrees are a plus. 

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field
• Proven experience with data pipeline tools
• Experience with SQL and database technologies
• Experience with big data tools and technologies
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices
• Experience with data modeling, architecture and integration
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with a broad team
• Knowledge of data security and privacy best practices
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI tools is a plus

Behavioral Attributes:

Model “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance

• Passionate, demonstrable commitment to safety.
• Values and takes personal initiative to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• Champions teamwork and upholds the decisions of the team.
• Maintains a customer-focused mindset and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.
• Unwavering adherence to the Southern Company Code of Ethics. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to the pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Innovation – identifies new opportunities to improve products & services then develops and implements plans to achieve results.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.