Senior Data Engineer

Rekall Consulting
1 year ago
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Job Title:Senior Backend/Data Engineer


Description:


We are an innovative, Series A startup in the data space seeking an expert Senior Backend/Data Engineer to join our core team.This role is focused on transforming raw data into valuable asset inventory insights—a key responsibility typically handled by data engineers. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies to build, optimize, and deploy custom data pipelines, supporting high-impact projects for platform and security teams in Fortune 500 companies.


Responsibilities:


  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership teams to design, implement, and enhance data transformation processes, converting raw data into structured, useful asset inventory information.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines with a focus on reliability and data integrity, utilizing tools such as Kafka and Snowflake.
  • Lead features end-to-end, from RFC through Implementation, Testing, Documentation, and Release.
  • Contribute to core SDK development, adding new features that strengthen our open-source cloud asset inventory platform.
  • Work on managed services built upon our open-source foundation, enhancing the overall data movement and processing capabilities.


Requirements:



  • 6+ years of experience in backend and data engineering, with a focus on transforming data into actionable insights.
  • Extensive experience with real-time data pipelines and data processing tools such as Kafka and Snowflake.
  • Proficient in SQL, data warehouses, and at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Strong coding skills, with a preference for experience in Go (Golang).
  • Ability to automate development processes and enhance team velocity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and detailed documentation.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently within a collaborative team environment.


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