Overview
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
You will work full-time on site in Philadelphia, PA or New York, NY. This job posting is a dual grade posting. Candidates who have a slightly lower level of experience, education, or qualifications may also be considered.
Job Summary
You will design and enhance testing, data validation, and quality assurance processes for automated data-centric applications supporting highly complex business scenarios. You possess comprehensive operational knowledge across all testing phases and work independently on sophisticated quality assurance initiatives. You will direct low-level engineers, review their work and may perform as an individual contributor and / or lead data testing for complex systems. With your proficiency in testing and quality assurance, you''ll handle critical projects with significant decision-making autonomy.
What You Will Do
Data / ETL Test Design and Execution
- Design and develop comprehensive data verification and validation for backend data-oriented systems and ETL processes using modern tools, languages, data processing frameworks, and databases approved for use at FRS as applicable.
Technical skills include complex SQL, Databricks, Apache Spark, Tableau, and AWS cloud platform. Knowledge of Python, Linux scripting, and REST APIs will also be relevant. Experience working with a dynamic Agile team is helpful.
Use scripting / programming languages with a modern IDE and source code management.
Develop automated solutions, using scheduling, CI / CD jobs, or application event triggers as available.
Work with structured and unstructured data from a variety of data stores, such as data lakes, relational database management systems, and data warehouses.
Technical Leadership
Investigate and implement technologies and frameworks that could contribute to process improvements.Take the lead in improving best practices that benefit all team members performing data testing.Recommend methods based on your experiences in testing and exploring new technologies.Data Visualization Testing
Develop solutions for testing data visualizations using common visualization platforms.Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Mentor less-experienced team members by providing direction and guidance. Participate and promote team discussions and contribute to a collaborative work environment.Participation and Compliance
Participate in Bank, department, or system projects of high to highest complexity.Demonstrate Core Competency skills for grade and position. Involved in the accomplishment of departmental and Bank-wide quality initiatives.Comply with all applicable information security policies, guidelines and practices.What You Have
Excellent written and oral communications skills. Independently presents findings and assessments; prepares and presents information and responses to complex inquiries; communicates with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues; transfers technical knowledge; diffuses conflict and builds consensus.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Logical, analytical and creative approach to problems; demonstrates expert level analytical and problem-solving skills; organizes data and information to communicate issues; identifies underlying issues and recognizes symptoms that indicate more severe issues.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to lead and participate effectively on a team; leads complex and diverse team efforts by virtue of technical expertise and leadership skills; values diverse perspectives; uses experience to resolve complex issues; strong interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.Excellent time management; meticulous and organized; identifies and assesses complex supervisory issues; effectively manages highly complex situations to meet objectives.Knowledge of different computer systems and technologies with ability to learn quickly; awareness of current industry issues.Ability to work with minimal supervision; mentors and coaches others; engages stakeholders for feedback.Education and Experience
Bachelor''s degree with a concentration in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and software testing is required.Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and developing tests for ETL and Data Warehouse solutions using a software development approach.Minimum of 5 years of automation development experience with technologies required.Product-specific certifications as applicable are desired.This posting is a dual grade job posting. Candidates who have a slightly lower level of experience, education, or qualifications may also be considered.
The salary grade for this position is : 16 / 15. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant''s background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period401k / Thrift Plan with generous employer matchEmployer-funded Pension PlanPaid Vacation / Sick Time & HolidaysMonthly $200 Commuter AllowanceFlexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending AccountsFlexible Work Schedule available in most departmentsLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTution Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)Parental LeaveFree onsite 24 / 7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilitiesOnsite Cafeteria & Coffee ShopAdditional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More...Additional Information
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Staff will only email you from the "+@phil.frb.org" domain or through the Workday system.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process. If you need assistance, please email TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank''s ethics rules and personal investment restrictions.Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires. Some positions are safety sensitive and may be screened for marijuana.All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and OFAC checks at least once every five years.Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.The above statements describe the general nature and requirements of this position and are not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.Employee will work full-time on site at the Philadelphia or New York Federal Reserve Bank. By applying, you agree to be available on-site in a full-time capacity.Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture and working for the Philly Fed.LI-Onsite
Full Time / Part Time : Full time
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Job Exempt : Yes
Job Category : Information Technology
Work Shift : First (United States of America)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace.
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