Staff Software Engineer, Backend

About Us:

Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design development and scaling of core data infrastructure using GCP Spark Databricks and Fivetran.
• Develop robust and maintainable ETL/ELT workflows that support diverse structured and unstructured data needs across the organization.
• Implement and manage Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines to enable near real-time data replication and synchronization.
• Define and enforce data governance and compliance standards including access control auditability lineage and metadata management.
• Build and manage streaming and batch data pipelines to serve high-impact use cases across analytics product compliance and experimentation.
• Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams (product analytics engineering clinical) to ensure data is accessible trustworthy and impactful.
• Drive the long-term architectural vision of our data platform to support current and future business and product needs.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 8 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on scalable data architectures.
• Strong expertise in GCP (IAM GCS Pub/Sub etc.) and hands-on experience with Spark and Databricks.
• Hands-on experience with CDC technologies like Fivetran or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (dbt Apache Airflow Dataform etc.).
• Deep understanding of data governance principles including compliance and security best practices.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating across functions to deliver data solutions for analytics experimentation or compliance.
• A balance of IC execution and leadership skills; youre equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves or mentoring others.
• Familiarity with streaming data architecture real-time ingestion and delivery frameworks.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for data processing and automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and technical storytelling skills you can align technical work with business value.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experiences:

• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for data infrastructure automation.
• Background in HIPAA or other regulated environments with sensitivity to data privacy and compliance.
• Familiarity with the dbt Semantic Layer and modern data modeling best practices.
• Exposure to data observability platforms and practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning data pipelines.
• Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience building scalable solutions in a 0-1 environment.

To be a strong fit you also need:

• Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative make decisions under uncertainty and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity. We value individuals who are self-starters and ready to act on opportunities and challenges alike.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of our industry ensuring our platform remains competitive and responsive to user needs.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Effective communication is vital for cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across our organization.
• Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.
• Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your openness to feedback and dedication to personal and professional growth will contribute significantly to our collective success.