Senior, Data Engineer at DEPT? in NY, US, IL, US - Remote

Job description

• We are looking for a well-rounded, flexible Data Engineer with an interest in translating business goals into concrete solutions. You’ve been part of more than one team, you’ve demonstrated initiative on most of your projects, and you can tell us in technical detail what you did to help. Ideally you’ve worked with at least one devops team, and in at least one flavor of agile. If you haven’t we won’t hold that against you. At DEPT®, we pride ourselves on our pragmatic, engineering approach to making data work for the business.

Responsibilities

• Translating business goals into concrete solutions
• Realigning client expectations when challenges arise
• Researching knowledge needed to perform tasks
• Identifying potential technical solutions for client situations
• Working with peers / new hires to help them understand and apply best practices
• Prioritizing multiple tasks and communicating project status
• Participating in technical design of systems, schemas, or pipelines

Requirements

• Ability to realign client expectations when challenges arise (delays, change in scope, etc.)
• Proactively, and independently able to research knowledge needed to perform tasks (i.e., knows when to ask for help, and doesn't spend significant time on already-solved issues)
• You have the ability to identify potential technical solutions that apply to an internal/client situation (i.e., ability to connect technical solutions to a business need).
• You enjoy working with peers / new hires to help them understand and apply best practices
• You can prioritize multiple tasks and communicate the overall status of a project.
• You enjoy participating in technical design of systems, schemas, or pipelines and offer sound guidance
• 3+ years of experience in core programming fundamentals, modern tools (IDEs, CLI, Git/version control), and basic debugging:
• Scripting languages like Python, Ruby
• Compiled languages like Java, Scala, C++
• Source Control Systems
• Pipeline management tools like Airflow or Luigi, and/or enterprise ETL tools like Informatica, SSIS or Datastage
• Devops tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker
• Database Management Systems like BigQuery, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, mySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, Redshift
• 2+ years of discovery and assessment of a client’s portfolio, tools, and applications
• 2+ years of professional software and consulting experience
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS or GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with Unix-based OSes a plus!

Skills

Required

• Scripting languages like Python, Ruby
• Compiled languages like Java, Scala, C++
• Source Control Systems

Preferred

• Experience with Unix-based OSes

Benefits

• We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.
• US Remote Range
• $96,000 - $140,000 USD