Senior data engineer

Posted by Ova Technologies

Alpharetta, GA

Permanent

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Posted 5 days ago

Job Title

Data Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to ensure reliable data flow, storage, and accessibility for business insights and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines
Build scalable data architectures and data warehouses
Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, cloud platforms)
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance
Collaborate with analytics and business teams for reporting needs
Implement data governance and best practices
Automate workflows and improve data processing efficiency
Support real-time and batch data processing systems

Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of SQL and database systems
Experience with Python, Scala, or Java
Hands-on experience with ETL tools and frameworks
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as:
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud
- Microsoft
Experience with big data technologies:
- Apache Spark
- Hadoop
- Kafka
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts
Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices

Soft Skills

Problem-solving mindset
Strong communication skills
Team collaboration
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field
Relevant certifications are a plus

Preferred Experience

2+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Experience with modern data stack tools like Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, or dbt
Exposure to machine learning pipelines is an advantage

Example Tools & Technologies