Chainalysis

Senior Data Engineer, Data Cloud

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Data Cloud, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience as a Data Platform Engineer, Software Engineer, or Data Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on expertise in building and maintaining cloud-based data platforms at large scale. Expertise in building and maintaining streaming data pipelines using Apache Flink, solid experience with AWS services, and proficiency with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure are required. A deep understanding of modern data lakehouse architectures and ecosystems such as Kafka, Flink, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, Debezium, Delta/Iceberg/Paimon, StarRocks, Trino, and proficiency with Python/Java and SQL are also necessary. Experience with networking and security concepts within AWS, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and IAM, is expected. Passion for leading/contributing towards the technical vision of the team/org, strong ownership of mission-critical systems, and dedication to honing their craft while mentoring others are preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable data platforms with a strong focus on real-time streaming data processing, large data volumes, and cloud infrastructure. They will build seamless integrations between Data Cloud and various relational and noSQL OLTP databases, and design and build frameworks and abstractions to accelerate the development of data pipelines while embedding data engineering best practices. Responsibilities also include deploying cloud infrastructure at scale, implementing and maintaining infrastructure automation and self-service, and creating robust CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, they will establish and maintain observability, security, and data governance solutions to ensure high quality, efficiency, and reliability of data pipelines, and help define the technical vision of the team/org, articulating how the data platform and architecture could evolve.

Skills

Data Engineering
Data Platforms
Real-time Streaming Data Processing
Cloud Infrastructure
Data Pipelines
Data Governance
CI/CD
Infrastructure Automation
Relational Databases
NoSQL Databases
Observability
Security
Scalability

Chainalysis

Cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions

About Chainalysis

Chainalysis provides tools and services for investigating and ensuring compliance in the cryptocurrency space. Their products help law enforcement agencies, regulators, and businesses identify and prevent illegal activities involving digital currencies. The company offers subscription-based software solutions that deliver actionable intelligence and analytics, allowing clients to maintain the integrity of their financial operations. Unlike many competitors, Chainalysis focuses specifically on building trust in blockchain technology by promoting transparency and security in cryptocurrency transactions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$522MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Stablecoin rise threatens traditional remittance services, impacting Chainalysis' financial sector clients.
Blockchain security vulnerabilities challenge Chainalysis' comprehensive security solutions.
Persistent use of crypto mixers complicates Chainalysis' tracking and prevention efforts.

Differentiation

Chainalysis offers comprehensive anti-money laundering software for Bitcoin businesses.
Its REACTOR tool visualizes data and identifies offenders in cryptocurrency transactions.
Chainalysis provides real-time API for transaction-based risk scoring and compliance.

Upsides

Rising stablecoin adoption increases demand for Chainalysis' blockchain analytics.
Public-private partnerships in crypto crime prevention boost Chainalysis' investigative tool demand.
Emerging markets like Syria offer new opportunities for Chainalysis' compliance services.

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