Sr. Data Engineer

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us! Primary Job Responsibilities Expert at building unified data technologies to support advanced and automated business analytics Design, develop, document, and maintain database and reporting structures used to compile insights Define, develop, and review extract, load, and transform (ELT) processes and data modeling solutions Consistently evolve data processes and techniques following industry best practices Establish and help define reports and dashboards used to translate business data into insights, identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities, and measure business KPIs against objectives Contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality assurance standards and procedures Mentor and guide less experienced data engineers, contributing to their professional development Stay updated with the latest data engineering technologies and trends and share your insights with the team Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles, including creating and maintaining data pipelines, data modeling, and data architecture 5+ years of experience in data cleansing, governance, and quality/integrity 5+ years of experience in advanced SQL, including expert-level skills in querying large datasets from multiple sources and developing automated reporting 5+ years of experience in Python, with skills for diverse components of data pipelines, including scripting, data manipulation, custom extract, transform and loads, and statistical/regression analysis Expertise in extract, transform, and load (ETL) and extract, load, transform (ELT) processes and pipelines, platforms (e.g. Airflow), and distributed messaging (e.g. Kafka) Experience with tools that capture and control data modeling change management (e.g. SQLMesh) Experience building data alerting & notifications (e.g. on deviations, thresholds, etc.) Experience building and managing tools for data observability and documentation (e.g. DataLab) Proficient in data storage solutions, data warehousing, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Snowflake) Proficient in deploying data pipelines to a cloud-native, containerized delivery environment (e.g. Kubernetes) Knowledge and applicable working experience establishing and ensuring data governance, data quality, and compliance standards Exceptional problem-solving skills and a track record of designing and optimizing data pipelines Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders Experience working with enterprise technologies (CRM, ERP, Marketing Automation Platforms, Financial Systems, etc.) is a plus Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future Benefits + Compensation Physical Health Additional medical wellness incentives STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance Emotional Health Paid sabbatical program after four years Paid family and paternity leave Annual educational stipend Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement CFA exam stipend Robust training programs on industry and soft skills Employee assistance program Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days Social Health Matching gifts program Employee resource groups Dependent Care FSA Employee referral bonus program Quarterly team building events Shared ownership employee stock program Monthly transportation stipend Compensation Annual base salary: $140,000‑$170,000 Target annual bonus percentage: 10% Working Conditions At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week. The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an ongoing basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events. Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in PitchBook Data’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We also maintain a commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workforce, including veterans and people with disabilities. Applicants are invited to voluntarily disclose disability status to help foster an inclusive workplace; such information will be kept confidential and used only for accommodation purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr