Remote Senior Data Engineer

Description:

• PLUM is a fintech company that empowers financial institutions with AI-driven software designed for lenders and their partners.
• The position is fully remote, open to candidates across the U.S. with a reliable internet connection.
• The role offers autonomy and flexibility within a flat corporate structure, allowing for direct input and collaboration with a high-performing team.
• The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines that process data from various external client systems.
• The role involves working with a modern data stack, including Python, Databricks, AWS, and Delta Lake.
• Responsibilities include designing end-to-end data processing pipelines, integrating with external systems, developing data workflows, and contributing to the evolution of the Lakehouse architecture.
• The engineer will monitor and optimize data workflows in production and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet data needs.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
• Proven expertise in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks is essential.
• A strong understanding of lakehouse architecture and data modeling concepts is required.
• Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure is required.
• A track record of integrating data from external systems, APIs, and databases is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead through ambiguity are necessary.
• Excellent communication and documentation habits are required.

Benefits:

• The position offers autonomy, flexibility, and a flat corporate structure that allows for direct input to be realized and acted upon.
• Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in building the company and its culture.
• Equity in a financial technology startup is provided.
• Generous health, dental, and vision coverage is available for employees and their family members, along with a 401K plan.
• The company offers eleven paid holidays and unlimited discretionary vacation days.
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential are part of the benefits package.