Lead Data Engineer
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the ad tech and media industry, addressing challenges related to data management and analytics. It focuses on providing reliable data pipelines and infrastructure that support SaaS analytics dashboards and connected platforms, facilitating efficient data flow from both internal and external sources.
About the Opportunity:
The LEAD DATA ENGINEER is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's data pipelines and infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability and performance of data systems that support analytics and reporting, directly impacting the quality and accessibility of data used across the company. Supervising one data engineer, the position collaborates with data scientists and engineers to enhance data flow and infrastructure stability.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain complex data pipelines integrating internal and external sources
- Ensure high uptime and performance of SaaS analytics dashboards and related platforms
- Collaborate in building, deploying, and maintaining reliable data pipelines
- Optimize existing data pipelines and data stores for efficient querying
- Maintain data infrastructure quality, reliability, and security
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- Proficiency in Python, Redshift, Postgres, SQL, Spark, Scala, and Airflow
- Experience with Pandas library and Docker
- Familiarity with AWS services including ECS, S3, Kinesis, Redshift, and EMRStrong understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Experience with machine learning
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable data solutions
- Pay Range and Compensation Package:
Base salary: $88,525 per year
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Employee development and wellness stipend
- Holiday break
- Volunteer time off
- Performance-based quarterly bonus
- Stock options 401(k) retirement plan
- Remote-first work environment with New York office access and WeWork space availability
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
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