Remote Data Engineer

Description:

• The Data Engineer participates in the design and build of modern data products that include raw data stores (data lakes) and cleansed data repositories, populated by batch or streaming data pipelines.
• The Data Engineer works with a team to create a robust, sustainable, and flexible design and leads the technical delivery using Agile delivery frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.
• Responsibilities include working closely with stakeholders across departments to architect, build, and deploy various data acquisition initiatives across multiple tenants.
• The role involves participating in all stages of data pipeline development, from early brainstorming to coding and bug fixing.
• The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data services and/or pipelines to AWS.
• The position requires developing best practices and approaches to support continuous process automation for data ingestion and data pipeline workflows.
• The Data Engineer must perform multiple tasks simultaneously under changing requirements and deadlines.
• The role includes preparing and presenting proof of concept, solution evaluation, and recommendations to various stakeholders, including executives.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience in designing and developing SQL or Python data pipelines that power data lakes and data warehouses.
• The role requires designing and developing big data pipelines with both structured and unstructured data.
• Candidates should be comfortable with modern data orchestration tools like DBT, AWS Glue, Apache NiFi, and Airflow.
• The position requires designing and developing strategies to acquire data as a product.
• Experience with test-driven code development practices is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience with GitLab code development practices.
• The role requires comfort in developing infrastructure as code, such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Preferred qualifications include advocating for adopting industry tools and practices at the right time and appreciating the importance of schema design.
• Candidates should be excited to try out new technologies and produce proof-of-concepts that balance technical advancement and user experience.
• Empathy in working with stakeholders, listening to them, and collaboratively coming up with the best solutions for their needs is essential.
• A champion for data privacy and integrity, always acting in the best interest of consumers, is preferred.
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged.

Benefits:

• Excella offers a flexible work/life balance that supports employees regardless of their location, including a home office allowance and a commute reimbursement plan.
• The company provides top-of-industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options, including an employer-contributed health savings account and infertility coverage.
• Employees receive 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually, all available from day one.
• Starting on the first day, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
• Excella’s TechEleX program provides employees with multiple options for technology needs, including a computer replacement program every 3 years.
• A Workplace Allowance is provided to offset costs for maintaining a distributed work environment and enhancing workplace wellness, with reimbursement of up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year.
• The company supports diversity and inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and the Inclusion Diversity Equity Ambassador (IDEA) team.
• Excella invests in employee careers by providing 3 days of paid professional development each year, including travel and registration fees for classes and conferences.
• Employees are encouraged to participate in wellness events, and they receive a HeadSpace membership, access to TalkSpace, and mental health coverage through medical plans.