Sr. Data Engineer

Slickdeals • Las Vegas, NV

84d • $122,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join our high-impact team at Slickdeals. This role will inherit and evolve a mature data ecosystem built over 3+ years, spanning Databricks, dbt, Airflow, AWS, Tableau, and AtScale. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and modernizing core pipelines, enabling analytics and reporting, and supporting cost-conscious, scalable data infrastructure.

Requirements

• BS/BA/BE degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS
• Familiarity with semantic modeling tools
• Experience building dashboards and supporting BI teams using Tableau
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Always curious and a continuous learner

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cost monitoring tools or FinOps practices
• Familiarity with vendor integrations and API-based data sharing
• Exposure to AtScale, Tableau, or other modern data platforms
• Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, and Databricks
• Develop and optimize data models in AtScale to support BI tools like Tableau
• Collaborate with Analytics, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver reliable, timely data
• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring high availability and performance
• Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, including S3, Kafka, EC2, Lambda, and IAM policies
• Contribute to cost optimization efforts across data storage, compute, and tooling
• Document systems, processes, and tribal knowledge for continuity and onboarding
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package
• Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
• A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
• 401K matching above the industry standard
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program and LinkedIn Learning Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees