Data Engineer II (R40398)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration! It will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our data infrastructure and systems. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing data workflows, solve complex issues and driving continuous improvements to enhance system reliability and performance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with groundbreaking technologies and collaborate with talented individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor, maintain and optimize data pipelines, databases and related infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion, processing and storage in a timeline manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement correction actions to prevent and mitigate system failures and performance bottlenecks.
• Be part of the on-call rotation and occasionally work weekends.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design and implement scalable and automated data solutions around pipelines, databases and storage systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in data operations, development operation, or related role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization technologies(eg., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid Knowledge of data warehouse concepts, ETL processes, and data integration tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for infrastructure as code, continuous integration and deployment automation.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and testing automation.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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