Senior Data Engineer - Modern Data & AI Platforms

Spring Venture Group•Kansas City, MO

2h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Data Engineer role at Spring Venture Group is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data pipelines, data modeling, analytics, AI/ML enablement, and modern cloud-native platforms, with Snowflake as your foundation. We are looking for someone who is excited to move away from building every pipeline from scratch and toward designing data products and AI-powered applications. As automation and platform capabilities advance, you will evolve from a traditional builder into a strategic architect of data-driven solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
4-7 years of practical production work in Data Engineering.
Expertise of the Python programming language.
Expertise of Snowflake
Expertise of SQL, databases, & query optimization.
Must have experience in a large cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, GCP.
Advanced at reading code independently and understanding its intent.
Advanced at writing readable, modifiable code that solves business problems.
Ability to construct reliable and robust data pipelines to support both scheduled and event based workflows.
Working directly with stakeholders to create solutions.
Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers on best practices in programming, query optimization, and business tact.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or supporting Streamlit applications or similar data-driven apps.
Familiarity with Snowflake Openflow for data ingestion and orchestration.
Exposure to Snowflake Cortex or AI/ML-enabled analytics workflows.
Background in analytics engineering (dbt-style modeling, semantic layers, metrics design).

Responsibilities

Build advanced data pipelines utilizing the Medallion Architecture to create high-quality data sources in Snowflake.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to reduce manual pipeline work and explore emerging Snowflake capabilities like Cortex to support AI/ML-enabled workflows.
Build Data Applications that contribute to interactive experiences, including Streamlit-based apps, transforming Snowflake from a warehouse into a full-service data platform.
Create robust data pipelines using AWS technologies to serve specific business needs.
Design and evolve analytical data models that support BI, advanced analytics, and AI workloads.
Partner directly with Analytics and Data Science teams to translate complex business questions into well-structured, modular data assets.
Write complex Python/SQL, scripts, and stored procedures to ensure 99.95% uptime and optimize query performance for downstream consumption.
Serve as a primary advisor to the Data Management team to identify opportunities for technical improvements and automation.
Act as a leader for junior and mid-level engineers, providing direction on programming best practices, query optimization, and business tact.
Architect replacements for legacy systems with a focus on data governance and maintainable documentation, including flowcharts and clear code comments.
Support after hours and weekend releases from our internal Software Development teams.
Actively participate in code review and weekly technicals with another more senior engineer or manager.
Assist departments with time-critical SQL execution and debug database performance problems.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period
401(k) matching program
Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year
15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)
15 days of Paid Parental Leave
Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job
Rewards and Recognition
Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career