Senior Data Engineer

Build your future with Sovos As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever‑changing regulatory landscape. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting difference and operate on the modern edge of digital technology. The Work You’ll Do We’re building a world‑class financial data platform to support a global tax compliance leader. In the Senior Data Engineer role you will own the full pipeline stack—from ingestion through transformation to finance‑trusted, close‑ready outputs that FP&A, Accounting, and leadership rely on. You’ll design and build Snowflake architecture and dbt model infrastructure for the US topline data chain, and you’ll be the trusted person when something needs to be fixed before close. You will also shape how AI consumers interact with structured financial data. More Specifically, You Will Design and build the Snowflake schema and dbt model architecture for the US topline data chain: Billing → ARR → Deferred Revenue → Rev Rec → Close Pack Deliver ingestion and transformation models with full test coverage and documentation across all assigned use cases Own pipeline reliability through financial close – monitor, alert, and recover from failures; serve as the primary on‑call escalation point Establish data quality standards, dbt testing conventions, and Snowflake governance patterns for the broader team Partner with the Analytics Engineer on business‑layer model design to ensure technical outputs map accurately to finance requirements Extend the dbt model layer to cover OPEX, COGS, commissions, and ASC 340‑40 capitalized software as scope grows Write dbt YAML documentation – table descriptions, column definitions, and grain statements – as a first‑class production deliverable Own row‑level security and model freshness SLAs for real‑time AI queries, treating AI consumers as first‑class stakeholders alongside finance What We Need From You 5–8 years of data engineering experience, building and maintaining production pipelines and dbt projects at scale Advanced SQL skills: CTEs, window functions, LATERAL joins, performance tuning, and complex multi‑source financial queries Production dbt experience: modular models, tests, documentation, and semantic metadata for AI and BI consumers Snowflake proficiency: roles, warehouses, governance, masking policies, and row‑level security – owning the environment, not just querying Experience supporting financial close cycles and on‑call ownership of pipeline failures; understands what WD1 means and why it matters Fluency in the revenue data chain (Billing → ARR → Deferred Revenue → Rev Rec → Close Pack) and ability to engage finance stakeholders directly on data discrepancies Strong communication skills: explaining technical trade‑offs to non‑technical audiences and writing documentation that finance analysts can use Preferred: Experience integrating CRM/ERP systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar) into a warehouse layer, ELT patterns, API pagination, and incremental loads Preferred: Python for pipeline scripting and orchestration Preferred: Cloud infrastructure experience (Azure or AWS) and familiarity with auth patterns and CI/CD fundamentals Preferred: Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar frameworks for connecting AI agents to structured data Preferred: Background in B2B SaaS metrics: ARR, GRR, NRR, churn, and deferred revenue Preferred: Familiarity with data governance practices: PII handling, access control, and GDPR basics Nice to Have: RAG architecture, hybrid retrieval strategies, or prompt engineering experience Nice to Have: MLOps or ML pipeline experience Nice to Have: Domain knowledge in compliance, tax technology, or e‑invoicing Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check and drug test upon hire What Does Sovos Offer You Flexible Time‑Off Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits 401(k) with employee‑sponsored match Bi‑Weekly Meeting Free Days Mentoring Programs Globally recognized Training and Development programs Tuition Reimbursement, volunteer time, charitable giving match, and more Sovos is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Company Background Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance, and trust solutions that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with confidence. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe and serves more than 100,000 customers in over 100 countries. We process more than three billion transactions annually across 19,000 tax jurisdictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr