5+ years of data engineering experience with production-scale systems Expert-level SQL skills with analytical databases Strong Python programming with data libraries: pandas, numpy, pyarrow Experience with ETL orchestration tools: Apache Airflow, Prefect, dbt, or similar Deep understanding of analytical databases, partitioning strategies, and OLAP optimization Experience building SaaS data platforms with tenant isolation requirements Knowledge of Row-Level Security (RLS) implementation Understanding of RBAC patterns and session-based access control Experience with authentication flows in data systems Familiarity with compliance requirements (SOC2, GDPR) for multi-tenant data