Remote Staff Data Engineer (Remote - New York)

Description:

• This position is for a Staff Data Engineer at Shiftsmart, located in New York, and offers a remote work option.
• The role involves leading the design, development, and governance of scalable data platforms in a fast-growing technology environment.
• As a key member of the core platform engineering team, the engineer will provide technical leadership in building reliable and compliant data systems that support a global workforce marketplace.
• Responsibilities include designing data solutions aligned with business and governance requirements, developing scalable data architectures, and championing data governance practices.
• The engineer will collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into robust data systems, optimize data processing performance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Maintaining thorough documentation and sharing knowledge across teams to support continuous improvement and innovation is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of software engineering experience focused on data engineering and large-scale data systems.
• Strong proficiency with technologies such as MongoDB Atlas, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, Prefect, Typescript, and Python is required.
• A deep understanding and practical experience with data governance frameworks and compliance regulations is essential.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable data architectures with a focus on governance and security is necessary.
• Excellent software engineering skills and familiarity with modern development best practices are required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, are important.
• Leadership experience in mentoring teams and driving successful project outcomes is expected.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range between $175K – $225K, plus equity options.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage is provided, including 100% employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• A 401(k) program with a company match is available.
• Generous paid parental and family leave policies are included.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and an optional collaborative office environment in Manhattan are offered.
• There is an opportunity to work fully remote with a company that is at the forefront of workforce technology innovation.