Senior Data Engineer

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Project description

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this role, you'll architect and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that power our analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence initiatives. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Python, PySpark, AWS EMR, and Snowflake, and collaborate across teams to ensure data is clean, reliable, and actionable.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration

Develop and optimize distributed data workflows on AWS EMR for high-performance processing of large datasets

Design, implement, and tune Snowflake data warehouses to support analytical workloads and reporting needs

Partner with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver reliable, well-documented datasets

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across multiple sources and systems

Automate data workflows and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention

Monitor pipeline performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues proactively

Apply best practices in CI/CD, version control (e.g., Git), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Enforce data security, compliance, and governance standards in line with industry regulations

Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing

Skills

Must have

5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development

Strong proficiency in Python and PySpark

Hands-on experience with AWS services, especially EMR, S3, Lambda, and Glue

Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture and performance tuning

Solid grasp of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and SQL optimization

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and infrastructure-as-code

Experience with data governance frameworks and security best practices

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

N/A

Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior