Staff Data Engineer

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Staff Data Engineer

Base salary in the range of $180,000 to $250,000 plus equity.

Minimum Experience Required: 8+ years of data engineering experience.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Location: 100% Remote

Architect Data Solutions at Altela: With $20 million in funding (check us out on Crunchbase!), Altela is pushing the boundaries of data-driven innovation. We're seeking a Staff Data Engineer to architect and build our next-generation data platform.

Your Impact: As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll be a technical leader, designing and implementing scalable data solutions that support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives. Your work will directly enable our teams to make data-informed decisions and drive product innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable data platforms that support real-time and batch data processing.

• Lead the development of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions.

• Define and enforce data governance and quality standards to ensure data integrity and reliability.

• Mentor and guide junior data engineers, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers to understand data requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of data engineering experience with a proven track record of designing and implementing complex data solutions.

• Expert knowledge of distributed systems, data warehousing, and ETL processes.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud-based data technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real-time data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming).

• Expertise in building data lakes and data meshes.

• Contributions to open-source data projects or technical publications.

Benefits:

• Top-tier compensation package to reward your expertise and leadership.

• Generous equity grants to align your success with the company's growth.

• Premium healthcare coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

• Professional development opportunities, including conferences, training, and certifications.

• Remote work stipend to create your ideal workspace and enhance productivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field
• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience developing server-side web applications in Java
• Experience developing Java Web Services with public API (e.g. REST, SOAP)
• Experience with relational (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• Proficient in object-oriented development
• Able to effectively and quickly adopt new technology
• Knowledge of Java frameworks, architecture, and design patterns
• Good communication skills

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