Principal Data Engineer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the principal data engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sME knowledge of Full Packet Capture via Google Stenographer, Protocol Analysis and Metadata via Bro, Signature Based Alerting via Suricata, Recursive File Scanning via FSF, message queuing via Filebeat, Message Queuing and Distribution via Apache Kafka and Message Transport via Log stash.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Exceptional core CS concepts (distributed programming, concurrency, algorithms)
• Thrive in a fast paced, high energy and fun work environment that is agile and deliver value incrementally and frequently
• Knowledge in SQL, Tableau, and other statistical analysis tools
• Deep understanding of routing and peering architectures
• Working knowledge of BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS
• Experience in design, implementation, administration and use of capacity analysis tools that gather statistics using SNMP, Netflow, and deep-pack-inspection
• Expert knowledge with statistical tools and analysis, regression modeling and forecasting, time series analysis
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Alteryx)

Please consider me for the principal data engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for batch or stream processing solutions of data to ML platforms as required to meet analytics latency requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Should consistently demonstrate commitment to quality
• Experience using and building highly available systems
• Working knowledge of SSL, authentication, encryption, audit logging & access policies
• Experience with development methodology with short release cycles
• BS/MS in CS, or in another quantitative discipline with equivalent experience
• Proficient in at least one of the SQL languages (SqlServer, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (Kinesis, RedShift, ) or Azure (ADF, DW, Data Lake)
• Fluency in a modern scripting language, like Python

I would like to submit my application for the principal data engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a common interface into the data platform to leverage structured and unstructured data integrated from multiple sources.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience using programming languages
• Experience on programming language (Python, Java and Scala)
• Experience on SQL and query performance turning
• Experience in data profiling and understanding its intricacies
• Experience with dimensional data modeling & schema design in Data Warehouses
• Good understanding of big data environment (Spark, MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive/Impala, etc)
• Experience on working with NoSQL or an MPP environment (Redshift, Teradata,etc)
• Good Knowledge in custom or structured ETL design, implementation and maintenance

I am excited to be applying for the position of principal data engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise in the areas of pipeline integrity assessments, integrity repairs, quality assurance, data collection, data management, data integration, pipeline integrity project prioritization, and planning and management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
• Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances
• Experience designing highly scalable ETL processes with complex data transformations, from disparate applications and data formats
• AWS (or equivalent) certifications
• Work side-by-side with product managers, software engineers, and data scientists in designing modeled data sets to be used in many different applications, from proof-of-concept to production
• Apache Spark and/or SparkSQL
• Various offerings from AWS, including S3, EMR, Data Pipeline, and Redshift
• Should possess sound knowledge of design patterns and methodologies across multiple platforms

I would like to submit my application for the principal data engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for architectural oversight for processes which perform data transformation, metadata extraction, workload management and error processing management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience building an ETL solution using Python frameworks
• Experience with multifunction imaging and printing systems and/or IoT platforms
• Architect experience, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting large scale distributed systems and API development
• Hands on experience on AWS cloud services (EMR, S3, Redshift, RDS )
• Experience with revision control source code repositories Git, SVN, Perforce
• Hands on experience using enterprise API management solution Mulesoft, Apigee
• Able to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and customers in P&O and NIBR Informatics, NX operations service teams
• Skills in JavaScript/AJAX, database design and SQL