Data Engineer

Summit Credit Union is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the development and execution of its data strategy from a hybrid role based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. The role focuses on ensuring data is accurate, secure, and accessible, transforming information into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position collaborates with stakeholders across business and IT to deliver data solutions that drive measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Summit Credit Union's enterprise data strategy to support business and technology objectives.
• Design, build, and maintain data architectures, databases, data models, and integration solutions that enable scalable and reliable data management.
• Partner with business leaders, developers, engineers, and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions that drive business value.
• Establish and maintain data governance practices that ensure data quality, consistency, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, answer business questions, and support informed decision-making.
• Leverage historical data and analytics to develop insights and predictive models that support future business outcomes.
• Recommend and implement data tools, technologies, and best practices to improve data capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to data consumption, integration, and utilization.
• Ensure data is protected against unauthorized access while remaining accessible to authorized users.
• Exercise independent judgment when evaluating technologies, data solutions, and business opportunities.
• Communicate technical concepts and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in data management roles or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture and modern data management practices.
• Strong technical skills in data analytics, database design, and data modeling.
• Knowledge of data governance, data integration, and enterprise data management practices.
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify innovative solutions using new technologies and methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment when recommending technologies and business solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• An opportunity to influence Summit's enterprise data strategy and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making.
• Meaningful work that directly supports organizational growth, innovation, and member experience.
• Collaboration with talented technology, business, and leadership teams across the organization.
• A culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers. The employee may occasionally reach above and below shoulder level and lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branch locations may require exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions.

Equipment Used

• A variety of office equipment, including telephone, printer, PC, and mobile devices.

Our Commitment

• At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union. Different makes us better. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and b