Remote Principal Data Engineer

Description:

• SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, connecting consumers to financial advisors through its Advisor Marketing Platform (AMP).
• The company reaches approximately 69 million people each month with educational content and personalized tools.
• SmartAsset has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies, ranking #561 on the Inc. 5000 and #160 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ lists.
• The Principal Data Engineer will lead data engineering efforts by collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn data into a strategic asset.
• Responsibilities include architecting and overseeing the development of scalable data platforms, creating and maintaining advanced ETL pipelines using Python, and implementing real-time streaming data pipelines.
• The role requires leveraging advanced SQL expertise, managing cloud storage systems, and applying advanced statistical methods for data analysis.
• The position involves utilizing Snowflake for data warehousing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and establishing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• The Principal Data Engineer will also mentor fellow data engineers and advocate for best practices in data system development.
• This position allows for telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or U.S. equivalent in a relevant field plus 5 years of professional experience in data engineering or related roles is required.
• Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience with massively parallel technologies such as Snowflake, Redshift, or Spark.
• Proficiency in prototyping Python-based ETL solutions and translating complex requirements into actionable tools is necessary.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, are required for this role.
• Experience with data modeling and relational database technologies, particularly with data warehousing systems, is essential.
• Candidates must have experience utilizing cloud platforms, specifically AWS or GCP.
• Proficiency in using Spark for distributed data processing is also required.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree in a relevant field plus 3 years of experience will be accepted.

Benefits:

• All roles at SmartAsset are remote, allowing flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Employees have access to multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance packages tailored to individual needs.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance coverage is 100% company-paid, with additional supplemental options available.
• Supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care are available.
• A 401K plan is offered to employees.
• Equity packages are available for each role.
• Employees receive time off for vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for support.
• A financial literacy mentoring program is offered to enhance employees' financial knowledge.
• Pet insurance and a home office stipend are also included as part of the benefits package.