[Remote] Senior Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foodsmart is the leading Foodcare platform in the U.S., built to deliver nutrition-driven healthcare at scale. The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for constructing and optimizing data pipeline architecture and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to facilitate data-related functionalities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the optimization and scalability of data delivery pipelines, ensuring performance and reliability for cross-functional stakeholders
- Architect, build, and maintain robust, high-throughput data pipelines and infrastructure to support advanced analytics and machine learning
- Partner with data architects, data scientists, and analysts to design solutions that meet evolving data requirements and business objectives
- Establish best practices for data quality, governance, security, and compliance; implement automated frameworks for cleaning, validation, correction, and enrichment
- Drive continuous improvement in data engineering processes by identifying bottlenecks, reducing manual effort through automation, and advancing scalability standards
- Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and influence broader data platform strategy
Skills
- 6+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex projects
- Deep expertise in modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery)
- Advanced SQL skills and strong experience with relational and columnar database systems
- Proficiency in data pipeline/workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Dagster, Luigi)
- Solid programming background (Python, Scala, or Java) for data processing and automation
- Experience in backend development, with strong proficiency in TypeScript, Java, Python, Node.js, and SQL-based RDBMS such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience designing data models and schemas for both operational and analytical use cases
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7) or other regulated data domains is a plus
- Master's degree preferred
Benefits
- Remote-First Company
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible & remote location
- Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k & bonus
- Registered Dietitian Services
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