Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our forward-thinking team at a rapidly expanding subsidiary of a major public corporation. This remote position offers an exceptional opportunity for a data enthusiast looking to drive impactful projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse, cross-functional team to successfully execute high-impact data projects.
- Write and maintain code for data extraction, processing, and storage across multiple platforms including Snowflake, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, and graph databases.
- Develop and oversee batch and streaming data pipelines utilizing SQL, PySpark, Pandas, and comparable frameworks.
- Ensure data integrity by implementing robust monitoring solutions.
- Manage complex workflows and data pipelines through tools such as Airflow.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to design and construct data APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
Required Skills
- Strong programming expertise in Python coupled with a solid grasp of core computer science principles.
- Proficiency in SQL, PySpark, and Pandas is essential.
- Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Snowflake, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, and graph databases.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes is desirable.
- Knowledge of AWS or equivalent public cloud platforms is required.
Qualifications
- A completed BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Data Engineer, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity managing data projects.
- Proven ability in developing data products and understanding relational and dimensional data modeling concepts.
Career Growth Opportunities
We are committed to fostering your professional development. Our robust support includes tuition reimbursement, opportunities to attend conferences, and continuous learning initiatives designed to enhance your skillset.
Company Culture And Values
Our organization is built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation, where team members are encouraged to share their insights and contribute to meaningful projects. We emphasize flexibility and a supportive work atmosphere, enabling all employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Compensation And Benefits
- A competitive base salary ranging from \(165,000 to \)235,000, based on experience.
- Stock options valued between \(12,000 to \)13,000.
- An annual bonus structure offering 15-20%.
- Complete flexibility to work from home.
- A comprehensive 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of eligible earnings, alongside additional company contributions.
- Extensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 17 paid holidays each year, including 3 floating holidays.
- Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) and separate sick leave.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave and caregiver support for adoption and surrogacy.
- Engaging team events including sports games and concerts.
- A MacBook Pro along with all necessary hardware to ensure your success.
- Access to a modern toolset for productivity, including Slack, Miro, Loom, Lucid, Google Docs, and Atlassian tools.
- Generous discounts on company products and services.
- Eligibility for donation matching to over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations.
Employment Type: Full-Time