Data Engineer

Ascentt

$90K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in Data Engineering or similar roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming
  • Practical experience with PySpark and distributed data processing
  • Solid understanding of Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT concepts, and Data Modeling
  • Experience with large-scale datasets in cloud environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for large datasets
  • Develop high-performance data solutions using PySpark and distributed frameworks
  • Build, optimize, and manage data platforms on Databricks and/or Snowflake
  • Write efficient SQL queries and Python code for data transformation
  • Collaborate with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and business teams
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and integrity in data systems
  • Monitor and optimize existing workflows and database performance
  • Implement coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and documentation best practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth in data technologies
  • Engagement in innovative projects with modern tools
  • Fast-paced work environment
  • Focus on data-driven decision making across the organization
Full Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this role, you will work on building scalable data platforms, optimizing large-scale data pipelines, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and business stakeholders to develop modern cloud-based data solutions using technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, PySpark, SQL, and Python. If you enjoy solving complex data challenges and working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data
  • Develop high-performance data processing solutions using PySpark and distributed computing frameworks
  • Build, optimize, and manage data platforms on Databricks and/or Snowflake
  • Write clean, efficient, and production-ready SQL queries and Python code for data transformation, automation, and analytics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Product teams, and Business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
  • Ensure data quality, governance, integrity, scalability, and reliability across enterprise data systems
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize existing pipelines, workflows, and database performance
  • Implement best practices around coding standards, testing, CI/CD, version control, and technical documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming
  • Practical experience with PySpark and distributed data processing
  • Solid understanding of Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT concepts, and Data Modeling
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets in cloud-based environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Familiarity with orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow, dbt, or Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices
  • Exposure to Delta Lake, Lakehouse architecture, Kafka, Spark Streaming, or real-time data processing
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a plus

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