{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d7cccec6deb5d9891cbe1d8d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7cccec6deb5d9891cbe1d8d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7cccec6deb5d9891cbe1d8d","title":"Founding Data Engineer","description":"Building the data backbone of a cutting-edge platform, the full-time Founding Data Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable data systems and workflows while working remotely in a fast-paced startup environment. Key responsibilities Design and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines for the core platform Build and operate production-grade data systems using PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, AWS, and Python Collaborate with backend, AI, and product teams to enhance data-driven capabilities and platform features Required qualifications Strong experience in data engineering or backend/data platform engineering in production environments Proficiency in Python, with additional experience in Typescript being a plus Deep hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced SQL and schema design Experience with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, focusing on indexing strategy and search performance Familiarity with AWS data services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Kinesis","company":"Virtual Vocations","rawCompany":"virtual vocations","city":"Dearing","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-08T00:04:19.356Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Data Engineer","description":"Building the data backbone of a cutting-edge platform, the full-time Founding Data Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable data systems and workflows while working remotely in a fast-paced startup environment. Key responsibilities Design and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines for the core platform Build and operate production-grade data systems using PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, AWS, and Python Collaborate with backend, AI, and product teams to enhance data-driven capabilities and platform features Required qualifications Strong experience in data engineering or backend/data platform engineering in production environments Proficiency in Python, with additional experience in Typescript being a plus Deep hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced SQL and schema design Experience with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, focusing on indexing strategy and search performance Familiarity with AWS data services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Kinesis","datePosted":"2026-07-08T00:04:19.356Z","dateModified":"2026-07-08T00:04:19.356Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Virtual Vocations","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dearing","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d7cccec6deb5d9891cbe1d8d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7cccec6deb5d9891cbe1d8d"}}