Topstep

Topstep

Senior Data Engineer

New York, New York, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$180kDetected 75 days ago
PythonCode ReviewSQLSnowflakeRedshiftAWSGCPCloud PlatformsCI/CDdbtData EngineeringAccessibilityCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Deep understanding of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and performance optimization.
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for solving complex data challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Data Pipeline Development & Ownership: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines from diverse sources including APIs, AWS native databases, and third-party systems with the focus on data quality, reliability, and performance.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement and maintain comprehensive data monitoring and alerting processes to ensure pipeline reliability.
  • Technical Mentorship: Collaborate with the team on technical design discussions and share best practices to support scalable, reliable, and well-structured data solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver data solutions that drive business value and to communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
  • Implementing Standards: Establish best-in-class processes, implement CI/CD for data pipelines, reproducible analytics, and rigorous code review, testing, and documentation standards.
  • Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines from diverse sources including APIs, AWS native databases, and third-party systems with the focus on data quality, reliability, and performance.
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive data monitoring and alerting processes to ensure pipeline reliability.
  • Collaborate with the team on technical design discussions and share best practices to support scalable, reliable, and well-structured data solutions.
  • Work closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver data solutions that drive business value and to communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
  • Establish best-in-class processes, implement CI/CD for data pipelines, reproducible analytics, and rigorous code review, testing, and documentation standards.

Requirements

  • Leverage expert-level experience with dbt and Snowflake to structure, transform, and organize data for improved accessibility and usage.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams.
  • Data Orchestration & Modeling: Leverage expert-level experience with dbt and Snowflake to structure, transform, and organize data for improved accessibility and usage.
  • and Key Competencies 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python).
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS (RDS, Redshift, S3, Lambda, etc.), Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform.
  • Hands-on experience with building and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines, monitoring data quality and debugging data workflows.
  • Advanced-level proficiency with dbt and experience with data orchestration tools like Dagster or Airflow.
  • Hands-on experience with data integration from APIs and CDC processes.
  • Required Qualifications and Key Competencies 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.

Compensation

  • New Hire Base Salary Range $155,000 - $180,000.

Benefits

  • Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
  • Paid time off is front-loaded.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
  • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
  • Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
  • This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
  • Company Culture & Perks Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued.
  • All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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