Sr. Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Sr. Data Engineer at Oportun, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated software / data platforms in achieving the charter of the engineering group.

In Short

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Design and develop data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Oversee the management of databases and data warehouses.
• Establish data quality standards and governance practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Implement monitoring systems for data pipeline performance.
• Drive initiatives to improve data quality.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python/PySpark and Java or Scala.
• Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL and various database technologies.
• Experience in building complex end-to-end data pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and their data services.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with Databricks is a plus.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture fostering diversity and belonging.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Engagement in impactful projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.