Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer WhiteWater Express Car Wash - Houston, TX | Full-Time, Permeant | On-Site | Location: 106 Vintage Park Blvd. Houston, TX 77070 Note: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. No contract to contract or OPT. Must live within Houston, TX area. At WhiteWater Express, we are more than just a car wash; we are a company built on respect, communication, and a passion for people. Our dedicated team members are leaders within the company, and we believe that personal growth is the key to our organizational success. If you are a self-starter, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges, we want you to succeed with us, as a part of a rapidly growing business. We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design and build scalable data solutions that turn complex business data into reliable, actionable insights. You'll own critical data infrastructure, pipelines, integrations, and warehouse solutions that support operations, analytics, and company-wide growth. You'll work closely with Data Analysts, technology teams, and business leaders to build reliable systems, improve data accessibility, and solve challenging problems across a growing, multi-location organization. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, DBT, and related tools. Build and manage data integrations and APIs across business systems. Optimize Snowflake, MySQL, and SQL Server databases and data models. Orchestrate and monitor workflows using Airflow or similar platforms. Integrate data from on-site systems, cloud applications, and third-party platforms. Implement data quality, security, access controls, and governance best practices. Partner with Data Analysts to improve reporting, analytics, and data accessibility. Use Git and CI/CD to support reliable development and deployment. Leverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or DigitalOcean. Troubleshoot complex data and system issues and continuously improve our data infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while helping shape our long-term data strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of relevant hands-on data engineering experience Strong proficiency designing and maintaining ETL pipelines Deep understanding of database management, SQL optimization, data analytics and data warehousing Experience with PHP, Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and C# Experience with frameworks such as Laravel, Express.js, or WordPress Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Knowledge of API design, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and Agile methodologies Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally Benefits Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off in addition to Company Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance Pathways to Advancement Free Weekly Car Washes Our employees are our most valuable asset. We only employ the best people in the service industry who embrace new challenges with enthusiasm. If you are looking for professional development with advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization, come join our Team! WhiteWater Express