Senior Data Engineer

Location: Remote

Department: Data and AI (CAD)

Location Type: REMOTE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 6+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a closely related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of Snowflake, including warehouse design, role-based access control, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
• Advanced proficiency with dbt for modular, tested, and version-controlled data transformations.
• Hands-on experience with Dagster for pipeline orchestration, asset management, and data observability.
• Proven experience designing and implementing data pipelines, data storage solutions, and analytics platforms on modern cloud data stacks.
• Experience migrating data pipelines and infrastructure to Snowflake from other platforms (legacy warehouses, on-premise systems, or hybrid environments).
• Advanced proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in data-processing libraries such as Pandas, Polars, PySpark, or similar.
• Strong SQL skills across both analytical and transactional workloads.
• Experience with relational and/or columnar databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Snowflake.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing principles.
• Experience implementing data architecture patterns (e.g., medallion/multi-hop, data mesh, lakehouse) to support scalable, well-governed data platforms.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and integrating orchestration platforms with cloud services.
• Strong version-control practices (Git) with experience building CI/CD workflows for data workloads (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Proven ability to translate business and technical requirements into production-grade, maintainable data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive collaborator who mentors colleagues and raises the technical bar across the team.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. Exposure to containerisation (Docker) is a plus.
• Familiarity with data quality and observability tooling (e.g., dbt tests, Great Expectations, Monte Carlo) is desirable.

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Architect scalable data platforms using patterns such as medallion/multi-hop, data mesh, or lakehouse
• Migrate data infrastructure from on-premise or hybrid environments to AWS
• Manage and optimize AWS data services including Redshift, Glue, EMR, and Kinesis
• Develop data-processing logic using Python (Pandas, PySpark, Polars) and advanced SQL
• Automate data workflows using orchestration tools like Airflow/MWAA and Step Functions
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD for data workloads

• 130,000-170,000 per year

• Health & Wellness: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans (including an HSA-eligible option), plus high-quality dental and vision insurance. 
• Financial Security (Company-Paid): We provide peace of mind by fully covering the cost of several essential plans: Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Comprehensive Support: Take advantage of discounted, employee-paid options to protect your family, pets, and assets, including Voluntary Life and AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Pet Insurance, and plans offering Legal Support and Identity Theft Protection.
• Retirement: We offer a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 3.5% with immediate vesting.
• Time Off: Nerds enjoy flexible time off with Flex PTO that can be used for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or time off to care for dependents.
• Remote Work: Nerdery is a remote-friendly workplace. Our Minnesota office space is available for Nerds who prefer an in-office environment or collaborative setting.
• Professional Growth: All Nerds have dedicated resources and access to funds to pursue professional development, attend industry conferences, and obtain certifications.

• Customer-Focused Execution and Communication: Excels at translating deep customer understanding into impactful work, ensuring that every project and decision delivers exceptional user value. Able to effectively explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Tenacious Problem-Solving: Relentlessly unravels complex problems, developing innovative solutions to overcome any challenge that stands in the way of progress.
• Integrity-Driven Work: Builds trust by consistently upholding high standards in all work and advocating for the right approach, ensuring quality and transparency.
• Collaborative Impact: Actively elevates the team's capabilities by fostering a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge, and prioritizing collective success over individual credit.
• End-to-End Ownership: Takes full accountability for an initiative's entire lifecycle, from concept to completion, ensuring the final result successfully achieves its intended goals.
• Dedication to Craftsmanship: Driven by a passion for their craft to continuously learn, deepen their expertise, and strive for excellence in their chosen field.

• Sitting for extended periods: will spend significant time in meetings, presentations, and computer use.
• Occasional standing and walking: will need to move around during presentations and client interactions.
• Computer Use: Extensive use of a keyboard, mouse, and computer screen for extended periods. Ability to adjust focus between screen and documents.
• Public Speaking:  requires public speaking, including presenting to clients.
• Reaching: Reaching for items on a desk, retrieving documents, or working with equipment is required.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of light objects (e.g., laptops, peripherals) may be necessary.
• Office Environment: The work environment is primarily an office setting, with typical office equipment and noise levels.
• On-site client work: some work might involve on-site client visits and demonstrations, possibly requiring some walking and standing for extended periods.