Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Jobgether

22h • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer (Remote). In this vital role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and management of data infrastructure that supports seamless data processing. Your expertise will drive the optimization of data pipelines and ensure that data is reliable and scalable for various teams. This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced fintech environment while working remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or building backend data systems.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and operating production data pipelines.
• Deep proficiency in SQL and strong understanding of relational databases.
• Strong programming skills in Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience with AWS data services such as S3, RDS, Lambda, and related tooling.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reason about system trade-offs.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and fault-tolerant data pipelines using AWS services.
• Own and evolve the architecture for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Design and maintain data models, data warehouses, and data marts to support analytics and financial reporting.
• Develop and operate robust ETL processes ensuring timely, accurate, and auditable data ingestion.
• Partner with analytics, finance, product, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into durable data solutions.
• Optimize data pipelines and infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting to ensure trust in data.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance across the full data lifecycle.
• Build and manage data infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Support and improve executive dashboards, financial reporting, and operational analytics.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and lead root cause analysis and resolution.
• Mentor junior team members and set best practices for data engineering across the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve data platform capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off.
• Fully Remote Environment: We are a fully remote company, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and chances to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Ownership and Impact: Be a part of a small, agile team where your work has direct and visible impacts on our products and customers.
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
• Exciting Fintech Landscape: Join a dynamic industry at the forefront of payments technology, where you’ll tackle complex problems.

What This Job Offers

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