Lead Data Engineer - Transforming Data into Insights at blithequark - $24/Hour

Unlock Your Potential as a Lead Data Engineer at blithequark

In the ever-evolving landscape of data-driven decision-making, blithequark is at the forefront, harnessing the power of information to revolutionize how businesses operate and thrive. As a pivotal member of our Information and Investigation group, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure, driving innovation, and delivering cutting-edge data solutions that propel our organization forward.

About Us

blithequark is a leader in the private industry, renowned for its commitment to leveraging data for dynamic necessities, whether it's related to product design, measuring advertising efficacy, assisting clients in discovering new content, or assembling new organizations in emerging markets. Our Commitment and Maintenance Information Engineering team is dedicated to developing advanced data solutions that provide insights into how we can continually improve our service for our clients, sponsors, and content partners.

Job Overview

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our team in San Francisco, USA. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and developing our Data Products and Data Warehouses around Commitment and Maintenance Analysis and Data Science. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting scalable data warehousing solutions, building ETL pipelines in large data environments, and ensuring high operational efficiency and quality of our data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of our Data Products and Data Warehouses focused on Commitment and Maintenance Analysis and Data Science.
• Design and develop scalable data warehousing solutions, building ETL pipelines in large data environments (cloud, on-prem, hybrid) using technologies such as Hadoop, AWS, Snowflake, Flink, and Wind stream.
• Help engineer data solutions/structures and define data models for the central data warehouse and data marts.
• Collaborate with Data Product Managers, Data Modelers, and Data Architects to design, implement, and deliver successful data solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of your work and changes to support data quality and data governance.
• Ensure high operational efficiency and quality of your solutions to meet SLAs and uphold our commitment to our clients (Data Science, Data Analysis teams).
• Be an active participant and advocate of agile/scrum practices to ensure safety and process improvements for your team.

Essential Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong SQL skills and the ability to craft queries to extract data and build performant datasets.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems like Flink, Hadoop (HDFS, Hive, Voila, PySpark) to query and process data.
• Solid programming skills in Python, Java/Scala.
• Experience with at least one major MPP or cloud database technology (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query).
• Strong experience in data integration toolsets (e.g., Wind current) and writing and maintaining Data Pipelines.
• Proficiency in Data Modeling methodologies and Data Warehousing best practices.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, having experience with Cloud technologies like AWS (S3, EMR, EC2) is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage.

What We Offer

At blithequark, we are committed to fostering a work environment that is not only challenging but also rewarding. As a Lead Data Engineer, you can expect:

• A competitive salary of $24/Hour.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a dynamic and innovative industry.
• A collaborative and agile work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• A comprehensive benefits package and perks that support your well-being and work-life balance.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on our organization and beyond.

Why Join blithequark?

blithequark is more than just a workplace; it's a community of innovators, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive change. By joining our team, you will become part of a vibrant culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. We are committed to supporting the growth and development of our employees, providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and talented Lead Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. To start your application, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter. We can't wait to discover how you can contribute to our mission of transforming data into insights that drive business success.

Join blithequark today and be part of shaping the future of data engineering!