Data Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts

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Lead Data Engineer

Location: Remote or Hybrid Tech Stack: Python, Scala, Java, AWS, Snowflake, Kafka


Help us shape the future of data-driven innovation.

We're searching for a seasoned Lead Data Engineer to join our technology team and take charge of building next-generation data platforms. If you're driven by solving complex problems and excited to work at the intersection of cloud, data, and scalability, this is the opportunity to make a tangible impact.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Architect and build cloud-native data solutions to power analytics, real-time processing, and intelligent applications
  • Work closely with product managers and engineering teams to design and deploy high-performance data infrastructure
  • Develop data pipelines using distributed technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and EMR
  • Manage and optimize databases including Redshift, Snowflake, MySQL, and NoSQL systems
  • Lead and mentor other engineers, promote best practices in coding and DevOps, and drive adoption of modern tools
  • Conduct rigorous testing and code reviews to ensure performance, scalability, and data integrity
  • Stay current with emerging data engineering tools and advocate for innovation within the team

You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience building scalable applications and data infrastructure
  • Solid expertise in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proven skills in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, and SQL
  • Practical experience with large-scale data platforms and real-time data processing
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines

Bonus Points For:

  • 7+ years of experience designing robust, production-grade systems
  • Proficiency in Snowflake, Redshift, MongoDB, or Cassandra
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux scripting, performance tuning, and workload optimization
  • Background in financial tech, machine learning integration, or cross-cloud data architecture

Ready to lead from the front?

If you're passionate about building systems that make data accessible, actionable, and impactful, we'd love to hear from you.

Date Posted: 04 May 2025
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