RTI Surgical Inc

IT Data Platform Engineer 2

RTI Surgical Inc$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in data engineering or analytics engineering
  • Hands-on experience with dbt, including incremental models and documentation
  • Proficient with Snowflake, specifically in schema design and query optimization
  • Experience with Fivetran or similar tools for managed data ingestion
  • Strong SQL skills for writing and debugging analytical queries
  • Familiar with ELT pipeline patterns and medallion data architecture
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently and communicate with non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage Fivetran connectors across multiple source systems
  • Configure and monitor sync schedules and incremental load strategies
  • Troubleshoot connector failures and manage schema drift
  • Maintain and extend dbt projects across different data layers
  • Write and optimize SQL models using incremental strategies
  • Manage end-to-end pipeline scheduling and monitoring
  • Collaborate with finance and operations to translate requirements into data models

Benefits

  • Fully remote, full-time position
  • Opportunity to work closely with a small, focused team
  • High-impact role with visible contributions to business decisions
  • Access to modern cloud data technologies
  • Chance to shape the data function in a growing company
Full Job Description
Remote, Full Time
Reports to: Head of Data/IT


Current or future sponsorship is not available for this role

About the Role

Over the past three years, we have built a data platform from the ground up, one that now connects critical source systems, powers reporting across the organization, and serves as a foundation for enterprise decision-making. We are seeking a senior technical leader to assume primary ownership of this infrastructure. This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy position within a lean, deliberate team, offering direct influence over the platform's reliability, scalability, and strategic direction. The scope of ownership is comprehensive: from data ingestion via source systems including NetSuite and SAP HANA, through structured transformation layers built in dbt, to the governed Snowflake models that drive Power BI reporting across the business each day. The ideal candidate brings not only the technical depth to maintain and evolve a production-grade platform, but the operational mindset to anticipate issues before they surface and the accountability to own outcomes when they do.

What You Will Work On

This role carries end-to-end ownership of a production data platform that directly supports executive and operational decision-making across the business. Platform Ownership: Oversee the full data lifecycle, from ingestion across ERP, CRM, HR, and on-premises systems, through a structured dbt transformation layer, to governed delivery via Snowflake. You are accountable for the reliability and integrity of everything that flows through it. Data Architecture & Modeling: Design and evolve the organization's core data structures, including facts, dimensions, and business-ready marts. Lead the expansion of our Finance EDW as new planning and financial data sources are integrated, ensuring the foundation scales with business complexity. Operational Excellence: Maintain platform health through disciplined pipeline monitoring, proactive alerting, and a formal data quality framework spanning ingestion through transformation. Manage schema drift, incremental load performance, and warehouse cost optimization as ongoing operational priorities. Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Finance, Sales, and Operations leadership to translate business reporting requirements into reliable, governed data products. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, contributing to team capability over time.

What We Are Looking For

REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, ora relatedtechnical field (or equivalent industry experience).
  • Experience: 4-7 years in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or a closely related role.
  • The Stack: Hands-onproficiencywithdbt(Core or Cloud) including incremental models, tests, macros, and documentation.
  • Cloud Data Warehousing: Advanced Snowflake skills, including schema design, query optimization, and RBAC (role-based access control).
  • Ingestion: Experience with managed ingestion tools (specificallydlt) including connector configuration and monitoring.
  • Technical Skills: Expert-level SQL (writing/debugging complex analytical queries) and familiarity with Medallion-style architecture.
  • Communication: Proven ability to troubleshoot failures independently and communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mindset: Comfortable working autonomously in a "small team" environment with limited oversight.

PREFERRED
  • Legacy Systems: Experience connecting to on-premises systems (SQL Server, SAP HANA, Oracle) via ODBC or CDC tooling.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP financial data (NetSuite, SAP, etc.), specifically General Ledger structures and Charts of Accounts.
  • Visualization: Exposure to Power BI, including dataset refresh management and semantic model integration.
  • DevOps: Experience with Git-based workflows and basic CI/CD practices for data projects.
  • Architecture: Prior involvement in a full EDW build or complex dimensional modeling (Star Schema, SCDs).

Schedule & Benefits
  • Regular Schedule: This is a full-time position following a standard business schedule. While high-visibility ownership means being the "first responder" to critical pipeline issues, we value sustainable work-life balance.
  • Compensation Structure: This is a salaried position with a bonus incentive program. Final compensation isdeterminedbased on the candidate's education and level of professional experience.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: This is a fully benefited position including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (PTO).


About the Team

Our data team is small and our work has direct impact on how the business makes decisions. We are in a period of transition migrating from SAP to NetSuite, rebuilding trust in our data, and modernizing our platform. The person who takes this role will help shape what our data function looks like over the next few years. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about the quality of the data products they ship.

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About RTI Surgical Inc

RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. is a surgical implant company. The Company processes donated human musculoskeletal and other tissues, including bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, fascia lata, pericardium, sclera and dermal tissues, and bovine and porcine animal tissues to produce allograft and xenograft implants utilizing BIOCLEANSE, TUTOPLAST and CANCELLE SP sterilization processes, and manufactures metal and synthetic implants for distribution to hospitals and surgeons. The Company's segments include Spine, Sports Medicine, Ortho fixation, Bone Graft Substitutes and General Orthopedic (BGS and General Orthopedic), Dental and Surgical Specialties. The Company's implants are used in orthopedic, spine, sports medicine, cardiovascular, dental and surgical procedures. The Company's processing facilities are located in Alachua, Florida; Neunkirchen, Germany; and Aix-en-Provence, France. The Company distributes its implants and services in the United States and internationally.
Learn more about RTI Surgical Inc
Size
891 employees
Market Cap
$185
Industry
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+320%
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