Senior Data Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Mental Health Care, Health Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience as a data engineer with a proven track record of building scalable systems and solving complex data problems in a fast-paced tech environment. Proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with experience using tools like Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, and Terraform. Familiarity with visualization tools such as Metabase or Jupyter Notebooks is a plus. A pragmatic approach to building for future scale, a strong sense of ownership, a bias toward action, empathy for teammates, and a collaborative mindset are also essential. A passion for Headway's mission is highly valued.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support internal stakeholders and core business functions. They will define, develop, and refine data governance, monitoring, and quality standards across the company. This role involves partnering with Product and Engineering to advocate for data engineering best practices and ensure data needs are addressed early in the product lifecycle. The engineer will also work cross-functionally with Analytics, Data Science, and Infrastructure to evolve Headway’s data architecture and own technical decisions across the data platform, contributing to performance optimization and infrastructure-as-code.

Skills

Data Pipelines

Data Architecture

Scalability

Reliability

Security

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$318.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees