Position Overview We're looking for a
Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the backend systems powering our data platform. This role combines deep technical craftsmanship with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives - you'll write production-grade code, make architectural decisions, and coordinate with stakeholders across engineering, data science, and product to deliver reliable, scalable data infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and downstream applications
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable Python and SQL code and contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards and best practices
- Architect data storage, processing, and integration solutions that scale with business needs
- Lead technical design discussions and make sound trade-offs between performance, cost, maintainability, and delivery speed
- Partner with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Own project timelines and deliverables for cross-functional initiatives, coordinating dependencies across teams
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks and data quality problems
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing across the organization
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve the team's data infrastructure
Required Qualifications - U.S. Citizenshiprequired.
Technical Skills - Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design principles
- Expert-level Python programming skills, with experience building production backend systems
- Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g. Redshift) a plus
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
- Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Pandas) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
- Strong understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and system integration
- Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
Project & Cross-Functional Skills - Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating projects across multiple teams or stakeholders
- Strong project management instincts: scoping work, setting timelines, managing risk, and communicating status clearly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working independently and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight
- Experience balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Education - 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or data systems
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team technical direction is a plus
Benefits- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
$145,000 - $175,000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience
