Senior Data Platform Engineer
Apollo.ioFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience managing technical programs or projects involving the engineering, delivery, and operations of online services. A minimum of 3 years of experience in large-scale data services, including technologies like Airflow, Snowflake, Kafka, and Change Data Capture platforms, is required. Proficiency in agile software development practices, familiarity with modern cloud-based services technologies, and an understanding of modern SSDLC practices, including OWASP top 10, are essential. The role also requires 5+ years of technical program management experience, strong communication skills for cross-time zone collaboration, the ability to navigate ambiguity, confidence in working with diverse teams including executives, a proven track record of delivering complex cross-functional projects, and a pragmatic, resourceful, and action-oriented problem-solving approach. Nice-to-haves include experience in electronic payments, 2+ years of software engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, AI/ML experience, and Jira expertise.
The Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Platform will drive and report on a portfolio of transformational programs to modernize and uplift Marqeta’s online services. This role involves overseeing engineering work to evolve data platform services, ensuring they are secure, compliant, reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient. Responsibilities include developing and leveraging strong partnerships for transformation, proactively identifying high-priority initiatives with key stakeholders, and defining and executing communication plans for program reporting to multiple stakeholders, including executive-ready reports. The position also requires managing risks, schedules, and blockers, facilitating problem-solving, validating assumptions, defining success metrics, using data to drive strategic improvements, suggesting improvements to TPM standards, and utilizing scrum and agile practices to enhance initiative delivery across engineering teams.
Card issuing and payment processing solutions
Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.