Senior Data Platform Engineer, Sovrn

• The ideal candidate is passionate about building and maintaining key datasets and data infrastructure, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and has a proven track record in managing and optimizing data platforms
• You share Sovrn’s belief that a highly effective engineer is defined as much more than just technical ability, but also someone who uses exceptional interpersonal skills to improve team dynamics and executes on technical work with a long-term strategic vision
• You are a self starter and able to get the job done without direct supervision
• You enjoy leading a collaborative team but are also independently responsible
• You are technically curious and enjoy investigating what is possible
• Defining technical challenges and solving problems with your team to make better software gets you excited
• Excellent understanding of big data processing environments such as Spark and Databricks
• Hands-on experience with data processing using Spark and Python
• Hands-on experience in big data and distributed data processing in the AWS ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow and MWAA
• Proficiency with Postgres, Athena, and DynamoDB
• Experience with data warehousing and data mart design and implementation
• Strong understanding and inner workings of metadata management, data lineage, and data governance
• Strong experience in structured, unstructured, semi-structured data techniques and processes
• Hands on experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and AWS Cloudformation
• Ability to clearly document and communicate architectural concepts at multiple levels
• Experience with data security and compliance (PII, CCPA, GDPR etc.)
• Ability to lead problem definition, solution designs, and define implementation work plans
• A creative yet analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to understand business domains and translate into data requirements

• As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data architectureI, troubleshoot data processing issues, and implement solutions to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and governance of our data ecosystem
• Perform architecture design, table design, metric consistency, data modeling, and implementation of a big data platform and analytics applications
• Analyze latest big data and analytics technologies and provide expertise in big data strategies
• Provide governance of business-critical product data sets within Sovrn’s data warehouse and ensure their readiness for data analysts and other internal business users
• Specify data platform components and configurations required for data pipeline implementation
• Implement data pipeline metrics to monitor performance, accuracy, and availability
• Research, implement, and evolve methods to process our data
• Optimize data processing and data access to business intelligence tools
• Provide domain expertise across the organization to enable business growth and development through data services and data models
• Troubleshoot systemic issues and lead improvements
• Work with the security team to implement and maintain robust data security measures
• Ensure compliance with relevant data governance and privacy regulations
• Create and maintain data products from data warehouse to user facing outputs such as reports and dashboards
• Staying up to date with industry metrics and anticipate how they can be incorporated into Sovrn data

• Work at a company that values your strengths. See the results of your actions. There are no barriers at Sovrn
• First-class health benefits, wellness options, and a host of life-improvement perks that help you be the best you
• Retirement benefits, 401k matching, and stock options show we’re equally dedicated to financial health
• In-house barista, catered lunches and breakfasts
• Volunteer opportunities
• Flexible vacation and a focus on mental and physical health mean you’ll have time for life outside the office
• Learn new skills. Pursue great ideas. Take on new opportunities and thrive in a workplace that rewards your efforts

Total funding: $132.6m

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