Remote Senior Staff Data Engineer

Description:

• Nitrogen is a company that has transformed how financial advisors and wealth management firms interact with clients since 2011.
• The company offers a client engagement software platform that includes risk tolerance, proposal generation, investment research, and financial planning tools.
• As a Senior Staff Data Engineer, you will lead the design and evolution of systems that manage data across the platform.
• Responsibilities include building and scaling data ingestion pipelines, maintaining APIs, and shaping the data layer for analytics and products.
• You will ensure the data infrastructure is resilient, well-modeled, and maintainable.
• The role involves advancing data processing capabilities, delivering daily data feeds, championing data governance, and ensuring high-quality features.
• You will provide architectural leadership, maintain a deep understanding of domain-specific data, and mentor fellow engineers.
• The position requires a continuous improvement mindset and alignment of technical contributions with company objectives.

Requirements:

• You must have 10+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, focusing on building reliable pipelines and production-grade workflows.
• Expertise in writing optimized SQL and Python in Snowflake and dbt is required.
• Experience in building and operating CDC systems and familiarity with tools like DMS, Airflow, Kafka, Debezium, and S3 is essential.
• A deep technical understanding of data engines and pipelines is necessary, along with troubleshooting skills for complex issues.
• You should be adept at using AI tools to enhance productivity and impact, with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Technical leadership experience is crucial, including mentoring others and reducing knowledge silos.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and engineering pipelines is a significant plus.

Benefits:

• The company offers a 4% 401(k) match, allowing employees to invest in their future with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4% of total annual compensation.
• Employees receive free financial planning services to help manage their finances effectively.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are offered based on the chosen medical plan.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave is provided for new parents.
• Discounted pet insurance is available to support employees' furry family members.
• Employees enjoy 3 weeks of vacation and 1 week of sick time per year, along with 11 paid company holidays.
• Remote and in-person team-building activities foster connection and engagement among employees.
• Company-wide meetings keep all employees informed and aligned on projects.
• Employee development is prioritized through leadership training, mentorship, and access to industry resources.