Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Data Platform

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Requirements:

• 7+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language like Python, Java, Scala or Go
• Proficiency in SQL
• 3+ years of experience in developing data pipelines using Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
• Experience in creating and maintaining data infrastructure with IaC e.g. Terraform
• 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems (focusing on reliability, scalability and availability)
• 2+ years of experience with modern data warehouse platforms like Snowflake
• 2+ years of experience with stream processing (preferably Apache Spark or Apache Flink)
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms and system design
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Experience in building high-scale distributed systems that handle large volumes of structured and semi-structured data
• Track record of building and delivering mission-critical, 24x7 production software systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Open-source project experience
• Experience in Fintech or Payment domain

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion, processing, and storage.
• Design and implement a scalable data platform to support rapidly evolving analytics and reporting needs.
• Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineers to deliver reliable data solutions that drive business insights.
• Monitor and enhance data processing performance to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Develop tools and workflows to validate and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Guide technical decision-making and help choose technical solutions that will scale both with the company and with our user base.
• Work with our leadership team to craft a diverse engineering culture that is both inclusive and innovative.
• Work closely with product and design teams to craft delightful experiences for our customers.