Remote Senior Data Engineer

Description:

• Murmuration is seeking a mission-driven Senior Data Engineer with a proven track record of building impactful infrastructure.
• The role involves working with various data sources, including voter files, census data, polling results, and election returns, which require organization and transformation into a unified representation of American civic life.
• The engineer will design, implement, and evolve scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Dagster, Airflow, Snowflake, AWS, MongoDB, and dbt.
• Responsibilities include leading data ingestion and integration, ensuring data quality and integrity, transforming raw data into usable datasets, leveraging AI for enhanced impact, and mentoring other engineers.
• The position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with data scientists, researchers, and product teams.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Deep experience in designing and operating data pipelines and orchestration frameworks, such as Dagster and Airflow, is required.
• A strong understanding of ELT/analytics engineering patterns, including dbt and dimensional modeling, is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake and cloud infrastructure such as AWS is essential.
• Proficiency in Python, containerization (Docker), and modern deployment patterns is required.
• Experience working in lean, cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving requirements is important.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Benefits:

• The position offers health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and qualifying family members.
• Retirement benefits include a 5% employer match.
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan is provided.
• Generous paid parental leave is available.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and a company laptop are included.
• The role supports a flexible remote work environment and provides a home office setup stipend for new employees.
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses and a yearly professional development fund are offered.
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help are included.
• Employees can participate in yearly in-person staff retreats.
• The organization fosters a welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.