The Role
Data Engineer responsible for migrating approximately 1,000 datasets to Snowflake, adapting data pipelines, and maintaining data quality and reliability. The role supports Airflow workflow scheduling and monitoring, Airflow 2-to-3 upgrades, Confluent region migration, and migration to Iceberg. Responsibilities require hands-on Python, advanced SQL, Snowflake modeling, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, AWS S3, testing, debugging, and large-scale data experience.
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WHY JOIN US
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Data Engineer to execute large-scale data platform migrations to Snowflake and support reliable Airflow workflows.
MUST HAVES
- Strong software engineering fundamentals.
- 3+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
- Advanced SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning.
- Snowflake data modeling.
- Apache Airflow — developing and testing pipelines in Airflow and Python.
- Apache Kafka.
- Apache Spark, including hands-on PySpark experience.
- Iceberg and Parquet data formats.
- AWS experience, particularly S3 (data lakes, partitioning, and lifecycle policies).
- Testing strategy experience, with the ability to hands-on debug and test code.
- At least 2 years of industry experience working with large-scale datasets, including Airflow and Spark.
- Overlap until 12 PM Pacific Time.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake migrations (data warehouse modernization, performance and cost optimization).
- Experience with Apache Airflow migrations (version upgrades, executor changes, or platform migrations).
- Experience using AI tools for development.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work embedded within the data engineering function, partnering closely with the data platform team to support a large-scale data platform modernization effort.
- Execute the migration of approximately 1,000 datasets to Snowflake.
- Adapt existing pipelines to Snowflake, following the core architecture and technical approach defined by the internal team.
- Ensure data quality and reliability throughout the migration process.
- Support workflow scheduling and monitoring in Apache Airflow 3.
- Execute time-sensitive migrations, including Airflow 2 to 3, Confluent region migration, and the move to Iceberg.
- Help accelerate the migration initiatives targeted for completion by the end of March 2027.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
Skills Required
- Strong software engineering fundamentals
- At least 3 years of hands-on Python development experience
- Advanced SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning
- Snowflake data modeling experience
- Apache Airflow development and testing experience with Airflow and Python
- Apache Kafka experience
- Apache Spark and hands-on PySpark experience
- Iceberg and Parquet data format experience
- AWS experience, particularly S3, data lakes, partitioning, and lifecycle policies
- Testing strategy experience, including hands-on debugging and code testing
- At least 2 years of industry experience with large-scale datasets, including Airflow and Spark
- Availability to overlap until 12 PM Pacific Time
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency
- Hands-on Snowflake migration experience, including modernization, performance, and cost optimization
- Apache Airflow migration experience, including version upgrades, executor changes, or platform migrations
- Experience using AI tools for development
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What We Do
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