Sr. Systems Engineer

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Database Analyst/Systems Engineer to join our Financial Services team in Cypress, CA. This role needs to be detail-oriented, tech-savvy and solution driven and will play a key role in supporting/enhancing our Systems. This role will be primarily responsible for the configuration, maintenance, development and optimization of our Loan Origination/Management Systems to ensure seamless loan processing, compliance, and operational efficiency. They will also be responsible for development, deployment and maintenance of YMFC-US websites and platforms (primarily AWS cloud platforms).

What you’ll be doing:

• Configure, maintain, and develop in the YMFC-US LOS (Loan originations) platform (Defi other LOS e.g., Encompass, Empower, Meridian Link, etc.).
• Collaborate with business users (Risk/Credit policy/Compliance/DSC), IT, and vendors to gather requirements and implement system enhancements.
• Design, develop, maintain and secure the cloud environment on AWS using services such as EC2, VPC, Lambda Functions, IAM policies and roles and other services as needed.
• Manage and maintain version control for data engineering projects using GitHub, including repository setup, branch management, and pull request reviews.
• Design, code and test changes/application integration following standard SDLC processes in a compliant and secure environment.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data analytics, database management, and cloud platforms.
• Document data infrastructure and processes for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with data quality and security standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
• Ability to promote change in an environment of rapidly changing technologies and business processes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to achieve results.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with users at all levels throughout the organization.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in consumer lending/financial services like industry.
• Experience with fintech /loan applications type environment is a plus
• Proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, C#.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS (S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda)
• Exposure to data warehouse concepts, data modeling, and data analysis.
• Exposure in writing SQL queries (e.g., Snow SQL, Oracle SQL).
• Exposure with GitHub for version control.
• Ability to lead and take initiative for improving the existing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skill is required
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Pay:

$71,000 to $135,000

Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.