Senior Data Engineer

The purpose of the Senior Data Engineer at SkySlope is to develop, test, and deploy new and improved software, while managing deliverables in a fast-paced, agile work environment. They are expected to continue promoting their talent via self-learning and collaboration with senior engineers to pursue advancing their own seniority in the company. Job Responsibilities Design and implement database schemas for both relational and NoSQL systems Optimize query performance and troubleshoot complex database issues Design and maintain ETL pipelines for data integration and transformation Work with multiple APIs for data extraction and system integration Lead database migration projects and version upgrades Establish backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures Monitor database health, capacity planning, and performance tuning Support data infrastructure for AI/ML workloads and analytics Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on data architecture Collaborate with DevOps on database automation and CI/CD pipelines Job Requirements 5+ years of database engineering experience Expert‑level SQL proficiency with complex query optimization Proficiency with major database platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) Strong experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB or Redis) Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL) Experience working with REST APIs and data integration from multiple sources Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements Familiarity with database monitoring tools (Grafana, DataDog, or similar) Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with AI‑powered development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) Experience in an Agile environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) Experience with ETL tools (Apache Airflow, Talend, Pentaho, or custom solutions) Python or scripting experience for database automation C# (.NET Core and Framework) Experience with microservices database patterns Familiarity with vector databases or AI data storage patterns Benefits 15 PTO days per year 16 paid holidays per year (5 floating to be used at any time) Paid day off on your birthday 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Waldorf University discounts and perks Child literacy assistance program discounts Discounts on wireless, car, rentals, hotels, and more... Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Accident insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity Company‑paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Spending Account (HSA) Pet Insurance 401k + match Equal Opportunity SkySlope is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr