Full-Time Principal Data Engineer

A Place For Mom is hiring a remote Full-Time Principal Data Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting New York, NY based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

A Place For Mom

Job Title

Principal Data Engineer

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Expert

Locations Accepted

New York, NY

Salary

YEAR $170000 - $190000

Job Details

Principal Data Engineer

Lead the design, development, and support of data platforms ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions that empower data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead data architecture & strategy using Databricks on AWS.
  • Define long-term data engineering strategies (roadmaps, architecture, scalability plans, emerging technologies integration).
  • Ensure data warehouse performance, reliability, and optimization.
  • Establish standards for query performance, storage efficiency, and data processing workflows.
  • Architect and oversee complex ETL pipeline development to integrate data from multiple sources.
  • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
  • Implement data quality frameworks (accuracy, consistency, completeness).
  • Define and enforce data governance practices for compliance and security.
  • Partner with data scientists, product managers, and engineering teams.
  • Mentor data engineers, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
  • Develop monitoring systems to resolve performance issues, anomalies, and data discrepancies.
  • Provide expert troubleshooting for complex technical challenges.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of systems, processes, and configurations.
  • Implement coding standards, data governance policies, and security best practices.

Experience: 10+ years in data engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Databricks, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud), SQL, Python, Spark, and ETL tools (Fivetran).

Nice to Have: Experience with event tracking tools (Segment).

Problem Solving: Proven ability to solve complex challenges and derive insights from large datasets.

Mentoring & Collaboration: Experienced in mentoring and collaborating across business functions.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred).

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Principal Data Engineer at A Place For Mom is 17th of January 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ New York, NY ] applicants. .

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