Full-Time Data Engineer
A Place For Mom is hiring a remote Full-Time Data Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting New York, NY based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Data Engineer
As a Data Engineer, you will be key in building and optimizing data infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop data pipelines using tools such as Databricks and Fivetran.
- Design, develop and maintain data pipelines for integration, transformation, and loading of data from various sources.
- Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to maintain and enhance the data warehouse architecture for analytics and machine learning.
- Ensure data models are efficient and support key business use cases.
- Develop ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.
- Automate and monitor ETL workflows for continuous reliability.
- Implement tools and frameworks to ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Proactively identify and resolve data issues to maintain high-quality datasets.
- Partner with software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Share knowledge and collaborate to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of data systems to handle current and future workloads efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related challenges in real-time.
- Create and maintain documentation for data pipelines, workflows, and system configurations.
- Promote best practices for data governance, coding standards, and security.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in data engineering with hands-on expertise in building scalable and reliable data platforms.
Technical Proficiency:
Must Have:
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Hands-on experience with tools like Databricks, ETL/ELT (preferably Fivetran), SQL, Python, and Spark.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with event-tracking tools like Segment.
Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex data engineering challenges.
Collaboration & Communication:
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Compensation:
Base Salary: $100k - $120k
Bonus - 10% of annual earnings
Benefits: 401(k) plus match, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
Why Join Us?:
Opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve the lives of families and seniors.
Collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation and professional growth.
Shape data-driven decision-making in a mission-driven organization.