Staff Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the software development lifecycle for a Python application that implements ETL workflows and automates business processes.

• Manage the content and operations of a Databricks Workspace, which includes a custom data catalog and the execution of Python application jobs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process automation and reporting enhancements.

• Design, implement, enhance, test, validate, and continuously improve comprehensive solutions.

• Provide mission-critical reporting through scheduled job executions and on-demand stakeholder inquiries.

• Create and maintain solutions that integrate across Databricks, Power Automate, SharePoint, Smartsheet, CMMS, weather reporting, and service validation systems using REST APIs.

• Sustain and expand a packaged Python application that addresses business processes and ETL workflows.

• Engage in planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and documentation activities.

• Read, write, and review Python code, including unit and integration tests.

• Maintain SQL queries that define a custom Databricks data catalog.

• Troubleshoot issues related to Python applications, database queries, and system integrations.

• Manage the USPS account data engineering knowledge base.

• Utilize AI coding assistants to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and document solutions.

• Construct AI-powered data pipelines as necessary.

• Act as the sole engineer for the USPS account, contributing to its technology strategy, culture, and business processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, building, and deploying packaged Python applications in production environments using CI/CD (GitHub Actions).

• Strong proficiency in Python, including asynchronous programming (asyncio), data processing (pandas, numpy, PySpark), and testing (pytest).

• Comfortable with reading and writing SQL queries of simple to moderate complexity.

• Proficient with Git and Git workflows.

• Experience working in cloud environments such as Databricks, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and data storage solutions like Delta tables, SQLite databases, and blob containers.

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and kanban practices.

• Experience with modern Python tools such as uv, ruff, and ty (preferred).

• Willingness to learn MJML (preferred).

• Experience in building applications or data pipelines powered by LLM (preferred).

• General experience with Azure as a platform (preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer service abilities and the capability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Robust research, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills.

• Eagerness to learn new technologies, grow within the discipline, and adapt to evolving requirements.

• Comfortable working independently as the sole engineer on the account.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• No visa sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Opportunities for professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits.