[Remote] Senior Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Topstep is an organization focused on leveraging data for business value. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will architect and implement data systems, develop robust data pipelines, and collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and drive best practices in data management.
Responsibilities
- Data Pipeline Development & Ownership: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines from diverse sources including APIs, AWS native databases, and third-party systems with the focus on data quality, reliability, and performance
- Data Orchestration & Modeling: Leverage expert-level experience with dbt and Snowflake to structure, transform, and organize data for improved accessibility and usage
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement and maintain comprehensive data monitoring and alerting processes to ensure pipeline reliability
- Technical Mentorship: Collaborate with the team on technical design discussions and share best practices to support scalable, reliable, and well-structured data solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver data solutions that drive business value and to communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences
- Implementing Standards: Establish best-in-class processes, implement CI/CD for data pipelines, reproducible analytics, and rigorous code review, testing, and documentation standards
Skills
- 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python)
- Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS (RDS, Redshift, S3, Lambda, etc.), Snowflake, GCP
- Hands-on experience with building and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines, monitoring data quality and debugging data workflows
- Advanced-level proficiency with dbt and experience with data orchestration tools like Dagster or Airflow
- Hands-on experience with data integration from APIs and CDC processes
- Deep understanding of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and performance optimization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for solving complex data challenges
Benefits
- Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid.
- Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
- Paid time off is front-loaded.
- Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
- Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
- Employee referrals are bonused.
- Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
- Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
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