{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7bc91bc532f030cd13fe01c5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bc91bc532f030cd13fe01c5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bc91bc532f030cd13fe01c5","title":"Data Engineer III","description":"Let Us Introduce Ourselves\nWe're Patriot Software - a remote-first, product-led tech company on a mission to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses. With 175+ team members across the U.S. and a collaborative office hub in Canton, Ohio, we're building software that empowers the backbone of the American economy.\nWhat We Believe In\nCreating great products starts with creating an environment where people thrive. That means connection, clarity, growth, high trust, and a culture where ideas move quickly and quality matters.\nOur team lives by six core values that guide how we work, build, and serve:\nBe Customer Obsessed: We start with our customers and work backward to deliver exceptional value.\nLead With Speed: We move fast, take smart risks, and stay ahead by acting boldly.\nDon't Cut Corners: We own our technologies and operations to deliver a high-quality, end-to-end experience.\nCreate a Better Us: We simplify, automate, spend wisely, and continuously improve.\nFollow The Golden Rule: We treat others with respect, invite feedback, and commit even when we disagree.\nGrow, Be a Leader: We expect leadership at all levels and pursue excellence as a high-accountability, high-trust team.\nIf this sounds like a place where you'd thrive, keep reading—your next opportunity might be here.\nSummary:\nJob Title: Data Engineer III\nJob Status: Full-time\nLocation: 100% Remote\nCompensation: Salaried (Exempt)\nPosition Type: Direct Hire; note, this is not a contract role\nPay Range: $105K - $125K based on experience\nShift: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm ET\nDescription\nAre you passionate about designing scalable, high-performing data platforms that power mission-critical applications? Do you enjoy solving complex database challenges, optimizing performance, and building reliable systems that enable software engineers and business teams to move faster? If so, the Data Engineer III position at Patriot may be the perfect fit for you.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced data engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex technical challenges while helping shape Patriot's data platform. You'll work closely with software engineers, analytics engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable data solutions, optimize PostgreSQL environments, improve data pipelines, and ensure our data infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and highly available.\nAs a senior member of the team, you'll influence technical direction, mentor other engineers, establish engineering best practices, and help ensure Patriot's data ecosystem is built to support today's applications while preparing for future technologies, including AI-powered solutions.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nDesign, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and highly available PostgreSQL databases and supporting data infrastructure.\nOwn complex data engineering initiatives from architecture through implementation, deployment, and long-term operational support.\nDesign efficient relational data models that support transactional applications, integrations, reporting, and future business growth.\nOptimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, partitioning, and server configuration.\nTroubleshoot complex production issues involving databases, replication, storage, infrastructure, and application performance.\nDesign and maintain high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for critical data systems.\nBuild and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and supporting infrastructure that move data reliably between operational systems and downstream consumers.\nCollaborate with software engineers to improve application performance through efficient schema design, ORM usage, and database access patterns.\nServe as the subject matter expert for PostgreSQL and database technologies across multiple engineering teams.\nEvaluate and recommend database technologies, storage solutions, and cloud services that improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.\nDevelop cloud-native data solutions using AWS services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and related technologies.\nImprove observability by implementing monitoring, alerting, automation, and operational tooling for Patriot's data platform.\nIdentify technical debt and proactively improve database architecture before issues become operational challenges.\nReview database changes, migrations, and application designs to ensure long-term maintainability, scalability, and performance.\nGuide engineering teams on best practices for database design, query optimization, and efficient data access.\nMentor Level I and II Data Engineers through pairing, design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.\nCommunicate technical decisions through design documents, architecture reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional collaboration.\nSupport secure and responsible data management by promoting best practices for governance, compliance, privacy, and secure adoption of modern technologies, including AI.\nSupport Patriot's values through leadership, collaboration, and customer-focused decision-making.\nPlease note: this is a sample of your responsibilities. You'll need to adapt quickly as priorities evolve to support an exceptional customer experience.\nWhat You'll Need:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.\n4-7 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Database Engineering, or Software Engineering with significant database responsibilities.\nAdvanced expertise with PostgreSQL, including:\nUtilizes software engineering principles for data engineering projects\nStrong understanding of relational database design, normalization, data modeling, and schema design.\nExperience designing and supporting highly available, fault-tolerant production database environments.\nExperience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.\nProfessional experience with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, C#, Go, or similar.\nExperience with AWS cloud services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, IAM, and CloudWatch.\nStrong understanding of ORM technologies and how application design impacts database performance.\nAbility to debug complex problems across applications, databases, and cloud infrastructure.\nStrong understanding of software architecture and how data platforms support scalable application development.\nAbility to work independently, prioritize competing work, and make sound technical decisions with minimal oversight.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.\nPassion for continuous learning and improving engineering practices.\nConsistent, reliable high-speed internet access.\nDedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions.\nWork Requirements:\nThis role requires sitting or standing for extended periods (8+ hours) while working on a computer, including prolonged screen time and extended, repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.\nTo deliver a professional customer experience, this role requires a workspace that supports focused, distraction-free work and clear, quiet audio during scheduled hours. If you require a reasonable accommodation to meet this need, please let us know.\nMaintain reliable, high-speed internet access sufficient to support video, chat, and email-based work\nPatriot Software is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please note this on your application, and a member of our People Operations team will follow up with you.\nNice to Have:\nExperience with data warehousing technologies and modern analytical data platforms.\nExperience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Dagster, dbt, or similar technologies.\nExperience with event-driven architectures, streaming technologies, or messaging platforms.\nExperience administering additional database technologies beyond PostgreSQL.\nExperience supporting AI, machine learning, or large language model workloads through scalable data infrastructure.\nExperience designing and supporting event-driven data architectures using technologies such as Redpanda, Apache Kafka, Debezium, or similar streaming and change data capture (CDC) platforms\nFamiliarity with data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging.\nExperience in AWS/RDS cost optimization\nExperience working in financial technology or other regulated industries.\nExperience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or serving as a technical lead.\nLocation & Commitments:\nFull-time, direct-hire, 100% remote role\nOpen to candidates residing in and legally authorized to work in the United States\nNot open to applicants residing in: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington D.C.\nCore hours: 8 am–5 pm EST, Monday–Friday\nSome flexibility is required during busy seasons or critical \"right-now\" moments\nEqual Opportunity\nPatriot is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex.\nMore Reasons to Love Patriot\nGreat products start with great people—which is why we invest in our team so they can do their best work. In addition to a culture that encourages innovation and ownership, our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits that help our team thrive inside and outside of work. Learn more about our opportunities and benefits on our Careers page.\nAre you ready to take the next step in your career?\n-\nReady to take the next step in your career? We'd love to meet you.\nPrivacy Notice\nTo protect the privacy of our customers and employees, please do not include sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII)—such as Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, or W-2s—when submitting your application.\nUse of AI in the Hiring Process\nThank you for your interest in Patriot Software! To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist with resume screening, note-taking, and interview insights. These tools help us evaluate candidates consistently and in compliance with EEOC and all applicable laws.\nAI tools do not make hiring decisions—all decisions are made by our human hiring team. All applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge the following:\nAI Usage\nAI may analyze an applicant's video, including facial expressions, as part of assessing position fit.\nAI tools may be used during interviews for note-taking, evaluating responses, and generating interview summaries.\nOn-Camera Video Interviews\nAll interviews are conducted via video with cameras on to maintain compliance and security standards.\nPatriot is a camera-on company for all video interactions.\nPhoto Capture for Security\nIf selected to interview, you may be asked to provide or have a photo captured.\nThis photo is used only to verify that the same candidate is present throughout all interview stages.\nPhotos are not shared externally, used for any other purpose, or stored after the interview process. They are securely disposed of once the process is complete.\nPrivacy & Data Use\nAny photos are used solely for candidate verification.\nGeolocation tools may be used only to verify your location and ensure interview integrity.\nAll geolocation use is limited to security and compliance needs and follows all applicable privacy laws.","company":"Patriotsoftware","rawCompany":"patriotsoftware","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:13:05.495Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Engineer III","description":"Let Us Introduce Ourselves\nWe're Patriot Software - a remote-first, product-led tech company on a mission to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses. With 175+ team members across the U.S. and a collaborative office hub in Canton, Ohio, we're building software that empowers the backbone of the American economy.\nWhat We Believe In\nCreating great products starts with creating an environment where people thrive. That means connection, clarity, growth, high trust, and a culture where ideas move quickly and quality matters.\nOur team lives by six core values that guide how we work, build, and serve:\nBe Customer Obsessed: We start with our customers and work backward to deliver exceptional value.\nLead With Speed: We move fast, take smart risks, and stay ahead by acting boldly.\nDon't Cut Corners: We own our technologies and operations to deliver a high-quality, end-to-end experience.\nCreate a Better Us: We simplify, automate, spend wisely, and continuously improve.\nFollow The Golden Rule: We treat others with respect, invite feedback, and commit even when we disagree.\nGrow, Be a Leader: We expect leadership at all levels and pursue excellence as a high-accountability, high-trust team.\nIf this sounds like a place where you'd thrive, keep reading—your next opportunity might be here.\nSummary:\nJob Title: Data Engineer III\nJob Status: Full-time\nLocation: 100% Remote\nCompensation: Salaried (Exempt)\nPosition Type: Direct Hire; note, this is not a contract role\nPay Range: $105K - $125K based on experience\nShift: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm ET\nDescription\nAre you passionate about designing scalable, high-performing data platforms that power mission-critical applications? Do you enjoy solving complex database challenges, optimizing performance, and building reliable systems that enable software engineers and business teams to move faster? If so, the Data Engineer III position at Patriot may be the perfect fit for you.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced data engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex technical challenges while helping shape Patriot's data platform. You'll work closely with software engineers, analytics engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable data solutions, optimize PostgreSQL environments, improve data pipelines, and ensure our data infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and highly available.\nAs a senior member of the team, you'll influence technical direction, mentor other engineers, establish engineering best practices, and help ensure Patriot's data ecosystem is built to support today's applications while preparing for future technologies, including AI-powered solutions.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nDesign, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and highly available PostgreSQL databases and supporting data infrastructure.\nOwn complex data engineering initiatives from architecture through implementation, deployment, and long-term operational support.\nDesign efficient relational data models that support transactional applications, integrations, reporting, and future business growth.\nOptimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, partitioning, and server configuration.\nTroubleshoot complex production issues involving databases, replication, storage, infrastructure, and application performance.\nDesign and maintain high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for critical data systems.\nBuild and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and supporting infrastructure that move data reliably between operational systems and downstream consumers.\nCollaborate with software engineers to improve application performance through efficient schema design, ORM usage, and database access patterns.\nServe as the subject matter expert for PostgreSQL and database technologies across multiple engineering teams.\nEvaluate and recommend database technologies, storage solutions, and cloud services that improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.\nDevelop cloud-native data solutions using AWS services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and related technologies.\nImprove observability by implementing monitoring, alerting, automation, and operational tooling for Patriot's data platform.\nIdentify technical debt and proactively improve database architecture before issues become operational challenges.\nReview database changes, migrations, and application designs to ensure long-term maintainability, scalability, and performance.\nGuide engineering teams on best practices for database design, query optimization, and efficient data access.\nMentor Level I and II Data Engineers through pairing, design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.\nCommunicate technical decisions through design documents, architecture reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional collaboration.\nSupport secure and responsible data management by promoting best practices for governance, compliance, privacy, and secure adoption of modern technologies, including AI.\nSupport Patriot's values through leadership, collaboration, and customer-focused decision-making.\nPlease note: this is a sample of your responsibilities. You'll need to adapt quickly as priorities evolve to support an exceptional customer experience.\nWhat You'll Need:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.\n4-7 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Database Engineering, or Software Engineering with significant database responsibilities.\nAdvanced expertise with PostgreSQL, including:\nUtilizes software engineering principles for data engineering projects\nStrong understanding of relational database design, normalization, data modeling, and schema design.\nExperience designing and supporting highly available, fault-tolerant production database environments.\nExperience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.\nProfessional experience with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, C#, Go, or similar.\nExperience with AWS cloud services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, IAM, and CloudWatch.\nStrong understanding of ORM technologies and how application design impacts database performance.\nAbility to debug complex problems across applications, databases, and cloud infrastructure.\nStrong understanding of software architecture and how data platforms support scalable application development.\nAbility to work independently, prioritize competing work, and make sound technical decisions with minimal oversight.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.\nPassion for continuous learning and improving engineering practices.\nConsistent, reliable high-speed internet access.\nDedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions.\nWork Requirements:\nThis role requires sitting or standing for extended periods (8+ hours) while working on a computer, including prolonged screen time and extended, repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.\nTo deliver a professional customer experience, this role requires a workspace that supports focused, distraction-free work and clear, quiet audio during scheduled hours. If you require a reasonable accommodation to meet this need, please let us know.\nMaintain reliable, high-speed internet access sufficient to support video, chat, and email-based work\nPatriot Software is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please note this on your application, and a member of our People Operations team will follow up with you.\nNice to Have:\nExperience with data warehousing technologies and modern analytical data platforms.\nExperience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Dagster, dbt, or similar technologies.\nExperience with event-driven architectures, streaming technologies, or messaging platforms.\nExperience administering additional database technologies beyond PostgreSQL.\nExperience supporting AI, machine learning, or large language model workloads through scalable data infrastructure.\nExperience designing and supporting event-driven data architectures using technologies such as Redpanda, Apache Kafka, Debezium, or similar streaming and change data capture (CDC) platforms\nFamiliarity with data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging.\nExperience in AWS/RDS cost optimization\nExperience working in financial technology or other regulated industries.\nExperience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or serving as a technical lead.\nLocation & Commitments:\nFull-time, direct-hire, 100% remote role\nOpen to candidates residing in and legally authorized to work in the United States\nNot open to applicants residing in: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington D.C.\nCore hours: 8 am–5 pm EST, Monday–Friday\nSome flexibility is required during busy seasons or critical \"right-now\" moments\nEqual Opportunity\nPatriot is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex.\nMore Reasons to Love Patriot\nGreat products start with great people—which is why we invest in our team so they can do their best work. In addition to a culture that encourages innovation and ownership, our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits that help our team thrive inside and outside of work. Learn more about our opportunities and benefits on our Careers page.\nAre you ready to take the next step in your career?\n-\nReady to take the next step in your career? We'd love to meet you.\nPrivacy Notice\nTo protect the privacy of our customers and employees, please do not include sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII)—such as Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, or W-2s—when submitting your application.\nUse of AI in the Hiring Process\nThank you for your interest in Patriot Software! To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist with resume screening, note-taking, and interview insights. These tools help us evaluate candidates consistently and in compliance with EEOC and all applicable laws.\nAI tools do not make hiring decisions—all decisions are made by our human hiring team. 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