AWS Data engineer

Location: Remote

Position: Full-time

We are currently seeking a Data Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will work on building data-driven products that sit atop cloud-based data infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, software design, data engineering, and is excited about blending these disciplines to create innovative solutions.

You will be responsible for one or more software and data products, participating in architectural decisions, design, development, and evaluation of new technical solutions. This role also involves leading a small team of developers.

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  Manage and optimize data and compute environments to enable efficient use of data assets



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  Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and reusable systems capable of handling large volumes of data



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  Lead a small team of developers; conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers



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  Continuously learn and help teach emerging technologies to the team



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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data into broader applications

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  Proven experience designing and managing data flows



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  Expertise in designing systems and APIs for data integration



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  8+ years of hands-on experience with Linux, Bash, Python, and SQL



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  4+ years working with Spark and other components in the Hadoop ecosystem



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  4+ years of experience using AWS cloud services, particularly:
  
  EMR
  



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  4+ years of experience managing a development team



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  Deep passion for technology and enthusiasm for solving complex, real-world problems using cutting-edge tools

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  BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience



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  Strong experience with Python, C++, or other widely-used languages



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  Experience working with petabyte-scale data infrastructure



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  Solid understanding of:
  
  Data organization: partitioning, clustering, file sizes, file formats
  



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  Background working with relational databases



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  Proficiency with Hadoop, Hive, Spark, or similar tools



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  Exposure to modern data stack technologies like dbt, airbyte



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  Experience building scalable data pipelines (e.g., Airflow is a plus)



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  Strong background with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)



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  Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from concept through launch and ongoing support