Key skills
PythonStructured Query LanguageApache SparkCloud platformsInfrastructure toolsAnalytical databasesInnovationCollaboration excellenceClear communicationproblem-solvingGrowth mindsetownershipData EngineeringAnalyticsBigQueryRedshiftSparkKafkaAirflowAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesDockerAthenaMentoring
About this role
Pax8 is transforming the cloud marketplace, focusing on data as the core of their business operations. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer I to design and build data systems that support smarter decisions and scalable growth, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating on long-term architecture decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build data pipelines
- Create, optimize, and maintain robust data pipelines using Python and Structured Query Language
- Develop scalable transformations and models to support analytics, product, and operational teams across the business
- Guide junior engineers, promote clean and testable code, and share best practices to elevate the team
- Enhance deployment workflows and contribute to strong continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Collaborate on long‑term architecture decisions and project planning efforts that influence the future of our data platform
- Resolve issues across pipelines and platforms, and participate in on‑call rotation to keep systems healthy and supported
Requirements:
- 4 or more years of hands‑on data engineering experience
- Advanced proficiency in Python and Structured Query Language
- Experience with Apache Spark, Kafka, and orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Experience with infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of analytical databases such as Redshift, Athena, or BigQuery
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
- Master's degree preferred