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Senior Data Engineer

Above Lending
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, United States
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building and maintaining robust data infrastructure, designing efficient data models, and visualizing insights to drive strategic decision-making. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our data pipelines, ensuring reliability, and enhancing data visualization capabilities.Β 

You Will:

    • Design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure using Snowflake, Airflow, Fivetran, and DBT to support efficient data pipelines.
    • Maintain expertise in SQL and Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
    • Leverage business acumen to collaborate with stakeholders on data mart development, addressing issues such as missing, inaccurate, or incomplete data.
    • Develop and implement comprehensive tests to ensure accurate data ingestion and processing, particularly within DBT data models, ensuring reliability across the pipeline.
    • Apply site reliability engineering best practices, using tools like New Relic to monitor ETL pipelines and maintain system stability.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify opportunities, and implement data solutions that provide business value.
    • Be a team player, working effectively within collaborative environments, while also acting as a self-starter, driving projects forward independently.

You Have:

    • At least five years of hands-on experience in data engineering roles, preferably within the fintech industry.
    • Bachelors Degree in related field
    • Proficient in SQL and Python for data manipulation, automation, and optimization.
    • Strong ability to understand and analyze complex business processes.
    • Expertise in data infrastructure tools, including Snowflake, Airflow, Fivetran, and DBT.
    • Excellent communication skills, collaborative mindset, problem-solving abilities, and adept at troubleshooting complex issues.
    • Proficient in data modeling techniques, Git version control, and continuous integration/deployment processes, with a focus on cloud technologies, especially AWS.

Location Requirements

    • Must reside in the greater Chicago area to facilitate in-office 3 days a week.
You'll find fulfillment in this role by bringing your passion for technology to a company dedicated to helping individuals improve their financial health. Your role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Join us in our mission to provide easy and effective financial solutions.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.