Data Engineer (Senior)
Sadient
San Francisco, United States | Posted on 08/10/2026
The client is building a global consumer neobank that combines banking, payments, and crypto into a single platform. The focus is on emerging markets, enabling users worldwide to move money seamlessly within the ecosystem. The company is led by a small team of highly experienced operators and engineers who have previously built products used by hundreds of millions of users and generated billions in revenue. The team operates with high ownership, minimal hierarchy, and a strong focus on execution.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to build and own the data platform and infrastructure. The role involves designing systems that power transaction processing, analytics, reporting, and real-time insights across a global financial product. You will work on high-integrity financial data systems where correctness, auditability, and consistency are critical. The backend is built using Python (FastAPI) and supported by AWS services such as Lambda and Kinesis, along with PostgreSQL and Redis. You will collaborate closely with backend systems to ensure accurate data capture, transformation, and availability. This role includes greenfield opportunities where you will define architecture, data models, and pipeline design from scratch.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain data pipelines and platforms with 5+ years of experience
- Work on data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and event-driven systems
- Collaborate across backend systems using technologies like PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS
- Python (FastAPI)
- AWS (Lambda, Kinesis)
- Redis
Bonus Skills
Experience in financial technology
Full-stack engineering capabilities with flexibility across different parts of the stack
What We Offer
Immediate impact on products used by millions globally
Opportunity to shape technical vision and architecture
Ownership of major parts of the product and infrastructure
Fast-paced environment with minimal corporate overhead
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