Data Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust data pipelines that support high-impact data products. Your expertise in Python and SQL allows you to manipulate and analyze large datasets effectively, ensuring data integrity and usability. You are familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS and have experience with tools like Airflow for orchestrating data workflows. Your knowledge of databases, particularly PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch, enables you to optimize data storage and retrieval processes. You are a natural leader, capable of guiding teams through complex technical challenges while fostering a collaborative environment. You understand the importance of data governance and quality standards, and you are committed to implementing best practices in data engineering.

Desirable

Experience with big data technologies like BigQuery and Kafka is a plus, as is familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker. You have a strong understanding of data architecture principles and are comfortable driving design discussions to reach consensus on scalable solutions. Your ability to coach and mentor junior engineers will help elevate the team's overall performance and adherence to best practices.

What you'll do

As a Senior Data Engineer at VGW, you will lead engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of trusted data products that serve our customers and stakeholders. You will take full responsibility for the quality, usability, and governance of our data solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards. Your role will involve hands-on project delivery, where you will actively participate in building and optimizing data pipelines that ingest, cleanse, transform, and structure diverse datasets. You will drive design discussions and architecture sessions, facilitating consensus on the most effective and scalable solutions. Collaboration with product teams will be key as you define and evolve data product standards, governance, and quality guidelines. You will identify opportunities to improve data flows and pipelines, ensuring that our data products remain at the forefront of the industry.

What we offer

At VGW, we offer a dynamic work environment where creativity and technology intersect to create engaging online experiences. You will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things.