Remote Senior Data Engineer

Description:

• GoFundMe is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join their Outstanding Data Insights team in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• The role involves developing and maintaining an enterprise data warehouse using Snowflake.
• Responsibilities include orchestrating ELT data pipelines, integrating data into third-party tools, and developing REST API endpoints for data science products.
• The position requires ongoing maintenance and improvements to existing data warehouse solutions.
• The engineer will monitor and optimize Snowflake data warehouse usage for cost-effectiveness, performance, safety, and permissions management.
• Collaboration with analysts, engineers, and business users to formulate solutions is essential.
• The role also involves researching innovative technologies for continuous improvements.
• This is a remote position based in Argentina.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a data engineer, specifically in crafting, developing, and maintaining business data warehouse solutions with structured and unstructured data.
• Proficiency in building and orchestrating data pipelines using ETL/data preparation tools is required.
• Expertise in orchestration tools like Airflow or Prefect is necessary.
• Candidates must be proficient in connecting data through web APIs across different systems.
• Strong skills in writing and optimizing SQL queries are essential.
• A solid knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is required.
• Experience with Snowflake is mandatory, and implementing improvements in Snowflake is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of database architecture and best practices is needed.
• Familiarity with data science and machine learning technologies is a plus.
• Experience with event and user tracking tools (e.g., GA, Heap, CDPs) is advantageous.
• DBT experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform, is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s), especially in AWS EKS environments, is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering is desirable.

Benefits:

• GoFundMe offers market competitive pay and rich healthcare benefits.
• Supportive time off policies and monetary support for new hire setup, hybrid work, wellbeing, and family planning are provided.
• Employees have access to a variety of mental and wellness programs.
• Learning and development opportunities, along with recognition programs, are available.
• The "Gives Back" Program allows employees to nominate a fundraiser for a company donation each week.
• The company prioritizes inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging, ensuring these values are embedded in all processes and programs.
• Employee resource groups are available for support and community.
• Employees can find purpose in their work, helping to change lives on a global scale.
• The team environment is fun and supportive, celebrating accomplishments together.
• GoFundMe is recognized as a certified Great Place to Work, with fast growth and incredible opportunities ahead.