Data Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Platform Engineer in Conshohocken, PA.

Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Data Platform Engineer to help build and evolve a modern cloud data platform. This is not a traditional ETL-focused role. We are looking for an experienced engineer who understands modern data platforms, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, data products, and AI-assisted development.

Essential Functions:
* Design and build scalable data products and modern cloud data solutions
* Develop and optimize data models and transformations using dbt
* Build and operate pipelines across APIs, files, SaaS platforms, and other sources
* Apply Terraform/IaC, CI/CD, Git, testing, and deployment automation
* Build/support APIs, external reporting, and secure data-sharing solutions
* Improve platform reliability, observability, governance, lineage, and security
* Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and engineering productivity
* Partner with business, product, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions

Overall Role/What They Are Trying to Build:
* The organization is modernizing its data engineering environment and moving toward more standardized engineering practices and tooling
* This is more of a Data Platform Engineer role than a traditional Data Engineer role
* They are building toward a modern data platform rather than simply developing pipelines or working within a traditional data warehouse

Major areas of focus include:
* Modern CI/CD practices
* Infrastructure as Code
* Better engineering processes and standards
* Data modeling
* External-facing APIs
* External reporting
* Data products that can be shared with other organizations/external partners
* Snowflake as a major part of the data platform

REQUIREMENTS:
* Ideally 10-15 years of progressive data engineering/platform experience
* Expert SQL and strong data modeling/data warehouse design
* Terraform/Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD experience
* Python and modern software engineering practices
* Hands-on API and data integration experience
* Experience with external data sharing/reporting is highly valued
* Experience using Generative AI/AI coding tools within development workflows

What the Manager Really Wants:
The manager is looking for someone who understands the modern cloud data stack and modern engineering practices, rather than someone whose experience has primarily been in traditional/legacy data environments.

They specifically emphasized wanting someone who understands:
* How to build and operate a modern data platform
* Modern cloud data warehouses
* Strong data modeling principles
* CI/CD
* Infrastructure as Code
* External data sharing
* APIs
* External reporting

The candidate does not necessarily need to check every technology box if they have the right modern data-platform mindset.

Technical Priorities:
Tier 1 - Top Skills:
* Snowflake; Snowflake is one of the top technical skills listed for the role; However, the manager is willing to consider candidates without direct Snowflake experience if they have comparable modern cloud data platform experience; The manager specifically said Snowflake can be taught to someone who already understands the modern cloud data warehouse/data stack
* dbt
* Snowflake + dbt were described as the top technical skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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