Lead Data Platform Engineer - REMOTE

Jobgether

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Data Platform Engineer. In this role, you will be pivotal in leading the design and implementation of complex database solutions that drive mission-critical operations. Your expertise in both on-premises and cloud-based architectures will enable the creation of efficient and scalable data platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will solve complex problems and innovate within the data ecosystem. Your contributions will significantly enhance data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across various industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of Enterprise Data Platform Engineering experience.
• Expertise in multi-cloud database architecture and cross-platform migration.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevOps automation tools.
• Familiarity with data governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience diagnosing complex database issues.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools.
• Business continuity planning and high-availability architecture design.
• Mentoring experience with junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams in design and architecture discussions.
• Implement scalable database architectures on cloud-native platforms (AWS).
• Optimize applications for cost efficiencies in AWS RDS & EMR.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure integration with existing systems.
• Manage automated operations through CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools.
• Monitor and fine-tune database performance for scalability.
• Implement data protection strategies with encryption and access controls.
• Develop enterprise data models and enforce data standards.
• Research new technologies to enhance database efficiency.
• Create comprehensive documentation for database configurations.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote or in-office.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time, vacation, and paid holidays.
• Recognition as one of the World's Best Workplaces™ 2024.
• Oppotunitiy to work with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal