Remote Principal Data Engineer

Description:

• BlackCloak’s mission is to protect corporate executives and high-profile individuals in their personal lives, mitigating risks to their families, companies, reputation, and finances.
• The company is looking for its first Principal Data Engineer to design, build, and own its data ecosystem from the ground up.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for the entire data strategy and influence how data is used to drive decisions across the company and build data-driven product capabilities.
• The Principal Data Engineer will report directly to the VP of Engineering.
• Responsibilities include architecting the data ecosystem, leading vendor selection, deploying and owning data ecosystem components, hands-on development, strategic collaboration with leadership, and identifying and unblocking data needs for engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 8-10+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and building scalable data platforms.
• The ideal candidate must be a vocal champion for the value of data and capable of building strong relationships of influence across the organization, especially with engineering teams.
• Extensive experience in modern data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, data governance, security, analytics, and reporting is required.
• The candidate should possess the ability and confidence to operate as a "team of one" during the early stages of the company's data journey, with a vision to grow and mentor a team in the future.

Benefits:

• BlackCloak offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 to $215,000 a year, with final offer amounts determined by multiple factors including geographic location and candidate experience.
• The company provides a 100% remote work environment within the USA.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with a 100% employer-paid monthly premium option for employees and 50% for dependents.
• A Health Savings Account with company contribution for eligible medical plans is available.
• The benefits package includes a flexible vacation plan, 10 paid company holidays, and 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employees can participate in a 401k plan with traditional and Roth options, including employer match, and receive company equity.
• Additional benefits include paid parental and pregnancy recovery leave, company and team off-sites, virtual events throughout the year, and a home office stipend.