Data/Software Engineer for CADRE

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Data/Software Engineer to join the Center for the Advancement of Data and Research in Economics (CADRE). You will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure data pipelines that turn raw data into actionable insights for a variety of Federal Reserve business lines.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, cleanse, analyze, and validate data before it is stored in application databases.
• Develop and operate ETL processes, ensuring data integrity and quality through automated testing and audits.
• Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports aligned with business requirements.
• Participate in Agile/DevOps ceremonies and follow Scaled Agile processes for the Common Data Platform program.

Required profile

• 6‑15+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and mentor less‑experienced staff.

Required skills

• Advanced SQL on PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Python and PySpark development, including Jupyter notebooks.
• Experience with AWS services, GitLab, Databricks, Collibra, Starburst.
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as S3, Spark, Airflow, RedShift, Snowflake.