Senior Software Engineer (Python/Data & Infrastructure)
NorthbeamFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have 5-8 years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a similar field. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python is required, along with hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses like BigQuery, data transformation tools such as dbt, and workflow orchestration tools like Dagster or Airflow. Familiarity with self-service analytics tools like Looker and experience designing and maintaining robust ELT pipelines and scalable data models are also necessary. Proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver data solutions that drive business impact is essential.
The Senior Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain ELT data pipelines using dbt, Dagster, and GCP. They will build and optimize data models for analytics and reporting, and collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders to create self-service tools. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and integrity through testing and validation, monitoring and improving database performance on BigQuery, and automating data pipeline workflows for scalability. The role also involves working closely with product, engineering, and business teams to translate data requirements into effective solutions.
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