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Baird Data Engineer Interview Guide

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Getting ready for an Data Engineer interview at Baird? The Baird Data Engineer interview span across 10 to 12 different question topics. In preparing for the interview:

- Know what skills are necessary for Baird Data Engineer roles.
- Gain insights into the Data Engineer interview process at Baird.
- Practice real Baird Data Engineer interview questions.

Interview Query regularly analyzes interview experience data, and we've used that data to produce this guide, with sample interview questions and an overview of the Baird Data Engineer interview.
        

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Baird Data Engineer Salary

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Baird Data Engineer Interview Process

You’re tasked with designing a database system for Swipe Inc., a company that manages payments for software developers. Swipe manages a set of APIs so developers can abstract payment processes for their web service and transfer control over to Swipe’s APIs to manage payment security and finance handling (contacting credit card providers, etc.)

Your database system should store a collection of API keys with their attributes, as shown in the example below:

<pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code>{
 &#34;API_key&#34;:{
 &#34;Transaction_list&#34;:{
 &#34;User_ID&#34;:{
 &#34;Name&#34;:{
 &#34;f_name&#34;: 
 &#34;l_name&#34;: 
 }
 &#34;Card_Details&#34;:{
 &#34;Bank&#34;:
 &#34;Card_No&#34;:
 &#34;Expiry&#34;:
 &#34;CV&#34;:
 } 
 }
 }
 &#34;Curr_balance&#34;:
 }
}
</code></pre>

What are the functional and non-functional requirements for this database?

Determine the requirements for designing a database system to store payment APIs

Swipe Payment API

You are given a dictionary with a key-value of <code>{string: number}</code> where values in the dictionary could be duplicates. You are required to extract the unique values from the dictionary where the value occurred only once.

Return a list of values where they occur only once.

Note: You can return the values in any order.

Input:

<pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code>dictionary = {&#34;key1&#34;: 1, &#34;key2&#34;: 1, &#34;key3&#34;: 7, &#34;key4&#34;: 3, &#34;key5&#34;: 4, &#34;key6&#34;: 7}
</code></pre>

Output:

<pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code>find_unique_values(dictionary) -&gt; [3,4]

#Only 3 and 4 occurred once.
</code></pre>

Dictionary Unique Values

Given a table called <code>employees</code>, get the largest salary of any employee by department

Example:

Input:

<code>employees</code> table

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td><code>id</code></td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>department</code></td>
<td>VARCHAR</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>salary</code></td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Output:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td><code>department</code></td>
<td>VARCHAR</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>largest_salary</code></td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Write a query to get the largest salary of any employee by department

Largest Salary by Department

Baird Data Engineer Interview Questions

As we continue to grow and add top talent to the Baird family of technical associates, we are currently seeking an IT Portfolio Business Analyst for our Milwaukee Office. The IT Portfolio Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the IT PWM (Private Wealth Management) Leadership Team and working closely with the Lead Portfolio Business Analysts to support the business and IT needs within the PWM IT portfolio to ensure critical business outcomes.The IT Portfolio Business Analyst will use relationship building and influence to work with key business leaders, stakeholders, and team members to help identify business objectives and deliver technical solutions for Baird. In doing so, our Portfolio Business Analysts leverage diverse project methodologies (lean, agile, waterfall, iterative) and embody a strong culture of continuous improvement and learning. Portfolio Business Analysts support the Portfolio IT Leadership Team and are relied upon to build trusting, strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as well as effectively navigate organizational complexity to deliver results. As an IT Portfolio Business Analyst, you will:Portfolio DeliveryAs a member of the portfolio IT team,Support the ideation and definition of new project initiatives including problem statements, benefits, success criteria, business case, and solution optionsHelp ensure appropriate level of consistency of approach across teamsProvide transparency in order to manage team members expectationsContribute to a positive culture where our team members are engaged and motivatedSupport cross team / portfolio project planning activities (Increment Planning; Dependency Tracking, etc.)Capture portfolio level metrics for Portfolio Project Communications to business leadersIdentify gaps and opportunities for improvement within Portfolio Delivery approaches and processesWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, manage stakeholder expectations regardless of initiative complexity or sizeWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, identify and manages project risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones in accordance with project needUnderstands the strategic business needs and works with the team, IT- and business- leadership to deliver business-impactful resultsProvide business / field / client perspective in technical discussionsDocument / illustrate / Diagram complex technical ideas for consumption by non-technical team membersMerger & AcquisitionsDuring Firm-wide Merger and Acquisition endeavorsSupport the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst and IT Leadership Team on all Merger & Acquisition projectsCreate and maintain necessary communication materials (status reports; execution playbooks; etc.)Work with IT Ops & Client Services Teams to manage scope of work & timing of activitiesWork with IT Delivery Teams to manage scope of work and timing of activitiesSupport the creation of materials necessary for Exec / SCO level meetings / report outsSupport the Operational Data Conversion needs and & help execute solution plansRelationship ManagementCan build and maintain strong relationships across Baird with Senior Business and IT leadersWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, evaluates the situation to effectively communicate to the right audience and at the right timeTailors message and communication style and can pivot as needed.Confidently participates in interactions with associates at all levels of the organization, including COOs and senior business leadersSupports the efforts around team and portfolio strategyHas highly advanced awareness of organizational dynamics and independently navigates to drive decisions and achieve outcomesCan utilize an established network throughout IT and leverage it to navigate complexityAnalysis and Solution DevelopmentElicits functional & nonfunctional requirements through the use of interviews, workflow analysis, requirements workshops, and surveys to provide business process descriptions, business requirements, use cases, and user stories, with minimal supportApplies a number of BA approaches and techniques with limited guidance from othersDevelops analysis approach for medium and/or moderately complex efforts while keeping senior leaders informedTakes a systems thinking approach to quickly develop an understanding of value streams and end-to-end processes, while looking for opportunities for improvementAble to work in ambiguous situations and derive actionable outcomes with support and guidanceCollaborates with delivery teams (business analysts, developers, architects, product owners) to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs for complex / cross team initiativesContributes and supports the execution of Portfolio Level initiativesDevelops an end-to-end knowledge of technology ecosystem and its impacts on the businessWhat makes this opportunity great:Information technology is a core part of Baird's business strategy and plays a critical role in the growth and transformation of the firmAbility to work with a variety of teams and leaders, proving your ability to be flexible and high adaptableFast paced environment that will enable you to grow as a professional Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and give back to the communities where we live and workWhat we look for:At least 5 years IT related experience including a minimum of 2 years Business Analysis experience is preferredB.S. in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or Finance is preferred and we will consider combination of education and experience.Two years serving as a Business Analyst in the financial industry is preferredExperience in an agile/lean delivery environment is preferredExperience with a variety of tools for prototyping, modeling, data analysis, reporting, backlog and value stream management is preferred (Visio, Miro, PowerBI, Balsamiq, and Azure DevOps).Exposure to data visualization techniques (SQL, Power BI) is strongly preferredGood communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority including with senior business leadersDetail-oriented and possesses exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills#DI#LI-SB1#LI-HybridBaird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

As we continue to grow and add top talent to the Baird family of technical associates, we are currently seeking an IT Portfolio Business Analyst for our Milwaukee Office. The IT Portfolio Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the IT PWM (Private Wealth Management) Leadership Team and working closely with the Lead Portfolio Business Analysts to support the business and IT needs within the PWM IT portfolio to ensure critical business outcomes.The IT Portfolio Business Analyst will use relationship building and influence to work with key business leaders, stakeholders, and team members to help identify business objectives and deliver technical solutions for Baird. In doing so, our Portfolio Business Analysts leverage diverse project methodologies (lean, agile, waterfall, iterative) and embody a strong culture of continuous improvement and learning. Portfolio Business Analysts support the Portfolio IT Leadership Team and are relied upon to build trusting, strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as well as effectively navigate organizational complexity to deliver results. As an IT Portfolio Business Analyst, you will: Portfolio Delivery As a member of the portfolio IT team,Support the ideation and definition of new project initiatives including problem statements, benefits, success criteria, business case, and solution optionsHelp ensure appropriate level of consistency of approach across teamsProvide transparency in order to manage team members expectationsContribute to a positive culture where our team members are engaged and motivatedSupport cross team / portfolio project planning activities (Increment Planning; Dependency Tracking, etc.)Capture portfolio level metrics for Portfolio Project Communications to business leadersIdentify gaps and opportunities for improvement within Portfolio Delivery approaches and processesWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, manage stakeholder expectations regardless of initiative complexity or sizeWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, identify and manages project risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones in accordance with project needUnderstands the strategic business needs and works with the team, IT- and business- leadership to deliver business-impactful resultsProvide business / field / client perspective in technical discussionsDocument / illustrate / Diagram complex technical ideas for consumption by non-technical team membersMerger & Acquisitions During Firm-wide Merger and Acquisition endeavorsSupport the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst and IT Leadership Team on all Merger & Acquisition projectsCreate and maintain necessary communication materials (status reports; execution playbooks; etc.)Work with IT Ops & Client Services Teams to manage scope of work & timing of activitiesWork with IT Delivery Teams to manage scope of work and timing of activitiesSupport the creation of materials necessary for Exec / SCO level meetings / report outsSupport the Operational Data Conversion needs and & help execute solution plansRelationship Management Can build and maintain strong relationships across Baird with Senior Business and IT leadersWith support from the Lead Portfolio Business Analyst, evaluates the situation to effectively communicate to the right audience and at the right timeTailors message and communication style and can pivot as needed.Confidently participates in interactions with associates at all levels of the organization, including COOs and senior business leadersSupports the efforts around team and portfolio strategyHas highly advanced awareness of organizational dynamics and independently navigates to drive decisions and achieve outcomesCan utilize an established network throughout IT and leverage it to navigate complexityAnalysis and Solution Development Elicits functional & nonfunctional requirements through the use of interviews, workflow analysis, requirements workshops, and surveys to provide business process descriptions, business requirements, use cases, and user stories, with minimal supportApplies a number of BA approaches and techniques with limited guidance from othersDevelops analysis approach for medium and/or moderately complex efforts while keeping senior leaders informedTakes a systems thinking approach to quickly develop an understanding of value streams and end-to-end processes, while looking for opportunities for improvementAble to work in ambiguous situations and derive actionable outcomes with support and guidanceCollaborates with delivery teams (business analysts, developers, architects, product owners) to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs for complex / cross team initiativesContributes and supports the execution of Portfolio Level initiativesDevelops an end-to-end knowledge of technology ecosystem and its impacts on the businessWhat makes this opportunity great:Information technology is a core part of Baird's business strategy and plays a critical role in the growth and transformation of the firmAbility to work with a variety of teams and leaders, proving your ability to be flexible and high adaptableFast paced environment that will enable you to grow as a professionalTeam of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and give back to the communities where we live and workWhat we look for:At least 5 years IT related experience including a minimum of 2 years Business Analysis experience is preferredB.S. in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or Finance is preferred and we will consider combination of education and experience.Two years serving as a Business Analyst in the financial industry is preferredExperience in an agile/lean delivery environment is preferredExperience with a variety of tools for prototyping, modeling, data analysis, reporting, backlog and value stream management is preferred (Visio, Miro, PowerBI, Balsamiq, and Azure DevOps).Exposure to data visualization techniques (SQL, Power BI) is strongly preferredGood communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority including with senior business leadersDetail-oriented and possesses exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills#LI-SB1Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey - one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join the Data team at our client in the Insurance industry. This role is crucial to driving the success of the Data Strategy, ensuring that their data infrastructure is robust, reliable, and scalable to support company's rapid growth and commitment to excellence. As a Data Engineer, you will maintain and update the data pipelines and data warehouse, supporting Insight and Analytics with table creation, business logic, and stakeholder management. Working closely with the Head of Data, you will play a crucial role in enhancing data quality and building trust in the data platform, ensuring company’s data infrastructure is future ready. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines within Microsoft Fabric using tools like Azure Data Factory, Dataflows, Power Query, and Synapse Pipelines. </li><li>Data Modelling: Create high performance data models in Synapse and Power BI for effective reporting and analytics. </li><li>Data Integration: Consolidate diverse data sources into a unified data platform, applying Lakehouse architecture principles. </li><li>Data Transformation: Develop complex data transformations using SQL, PySpark, and other tools within Microsoft Fabric. </li><li>Collaboration: Partner with data analysts and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with data requirements. </li><li>Performance Optimisation: Monitor and optimize data pipelines, queries, and storage layers for performance and cost efficiency. </li><li>Security and Compliance: Implement best practices for data security and ensure compliance with policies and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. </li></ul> Experience and Qualifications <ul><li>Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Power Query, Dataflows, and Synapse Pipelines. </li><li>Advanced understanding of data warehousing (e.g., star schema) and experience with data model design in Synapse and Power BI. </li><li>Skilled in SQL, Python, and PySpark for data transformation and querying. </li><li>Extensive ETL/ELT experience, including batch and streaming processes in Fabric tools. </li><li>Proven ability to optimise data pipelines, ETL jobs, and queries for efficiency and cost effectiveness. </li><li>Preferred knowledge of Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Synapse SQL pools, and Delta Lake. </li><li>Industry experience in insurance, particularly broking (preferred). </li><li>Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred). </li></ul> This is a full-time role UK based with occasional travel to the London office.

Castleton Commodities International, a leading global energy commodities merchant and investor, seeks a Data Engineer. This crucial role involves integrating new data management platforms, constructing data ingestion pipelines, and collaborating with global Risk and commercial investing teams. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the firm's investment platform, supporting its mission to generate strong risk-adjusted returns through proprietary capital deployment.
In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

Execute data architecture and management projects for new and existing data sources
Transition data sets, databases, and code to a new technology stack
Lead data set analysis using techniques including machine learning
Manage data ingestion process and publishing to investment teams
Map, standardize, and normalize data
Conduct research on vendor trends and best practices
Create workflows to manage data loads and perform quality analysis
Manage vendor relationships and data input changes
Prioritize and resolve data issues based on business usage
Assist with big data projects for the commercial business
Partner with commercial teams to understand data flow and gather requirements
Identify and remediate gaps in current datasets
This role comes with the following benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, retirement, and life insurance
Employee assistance & wellness programs
Parental and family leave policies
Volunteering opportunities through charity committees
Charitable contribution match program
Tuition assistance & reimbursement
Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
Employee discount program including fitness facilities
Competitive paid time off
Continued learning opportunities
This role requires you to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Business Intelligence, or related field
5+ years in SQL programming, data architecture, and dimension modeling
Passion for data architecture, analytics, management, and programming
Experience in energy commodities or financial services
Experience in mapping, standardizing, and normalizing data
Experience with data integration platforms, SnapLogic preferred
Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks
Advanced skills in writing optimized SQL code
Experience with Snowflake or Oracle
Python experience with Pandas, Numpy, and Scikit
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users
Team player with the ability to manage changing projects and priorities
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
You would benefit from having:

Familiarity with Power BI and Tableau
Interest or experience in machine learning/Artificial Intelligence

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Baird Data Engineer Interview Guide

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Baird Data Engineer Salary

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