Staff Software Engineer, Sovrn

• 7+ years of software engineering experience and a passion for learning
• Strong scala and python skills with an expert understanding of backend and data engineering design patterns
• A deep understanding of big data processing environments such as Spark and Databricks
• Demonstrated experience with data processing using Spark in a production environment
• Proven experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow and MWAA
• Experience working in the Cloud Computing ecosystem. We use AWS heavily, but we are open to GCP, Azure, etc
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Deep understanding of relational databases, big data tables, and noSQL databases
• Able to triage, debug, and permanently fix complex and convoluted data processing issues
• Possesses a mature understanding of the product domain and architecture
• A strong individual contributor that can define and architect features required by the business and product
• Learning to apply industry best practices, design principles, and design patterns
• Executes on defined features of scope to achieve team goals and commitments
• Sets standards and best practices around team conventions and precedent for solving recurring problems
• Demonstrates an aptitude for writing clean, testable, readable, maintainable, quality code
• Experiments and takes calculated risks around proof of concept and greenfield development, ensuring the team makes the best possible decisions when solving problems
• Can set the standard and dictate the process for clear documentation and application coding processes
• Desire for professional growth opportunities and to be in a dynamic learning environment
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results
• A creative yet analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Quick to willingly jump in and help others when they are struggling with issues
• Location: This position is designated as hybrid, based in our Boulder, Colorado office. Applicants should be able to commute to our Boulder location as require

• The Data Solutions team manages the end-to-end lifecycle of Sovrn’s data assets, operating a high-volume public API and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) feeds for B2B customers
• They focus on maintaining and evolving the data platform, with a strong emphasis on architecture, transformation, availability, governance, and ensuring critical insights are accessible to internal leaders
• As a Staff Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of our data ecosystem, requiring strong problem-solving skills and expertise in managing data pipelines (ELT)
• Lead architecture design, table definition, metric consistency, data modeling, and implementation of big data solutions and analytics applications
• Work with the latest big data and analytics technologies to break down complex deliverables using industry leading big data design strategies
• Leader for governance of business-critical product data sets within Sovrn’s data warehouse and ensure their readiness for data analysts and other internal business users
• Architect components and configurations required for data pipeline implementation in AWS and Databricks
• Architect data pipeline metrics to monitor performance, accuracy, and availability
• Enable a team to research, implement, and evolve methods to process our data
• Optimize data processing and data access to business intelligence tools
• Work across the organization to enable business growth and development through data services and data models
• Spot and diagnose stability issues and author improvements
• Lead the developers with the security team to implement and maintain robust data security measures
• Ensure compliance with relevant data governance and privacy regulations

• 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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