Senior Data Engineer

The role

You will create and maintain the data platform, infrastructure, and processes that power business intelligence. You will design new platform data solutions and collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement software features.

What you will do

• Design and plan new platform data solutions using RFC and Tech Spec documents
• Collaborate with peers to execute and implement high-quality software
• Assist in planning and execution of new software features
• Drive execution of work from spec document to delivery through SDLC
• Share knowledge through code reviews, pair programming, 1-1 conversations, and team trainings
• Develop subject matter expertise in the Beam data ecosystem and reporting platform
• Balance tech debt with practicality when designing solutions
• Foster a team culture around Beam's values

Required qualifications

• 4+ years as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer utilizing Python and SQL, or 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer using Python and SQL
• Experience working on production-level data systems in a collaborative team environment
• Proficient with Python and SQL
• Proficient with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Experience with Apache Airflow for task orchestration
• Experience using a Business Intelligence tool, like Tableau
• Familiar with fundamental development principles and processes such as observability, performance optimization, continuous integration, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure
• Familiar with distributed computing architecture, data warehouse and data lake storage patterns
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in an early startup
• Experience with setting up and administrating a Business Intelligence tool, like Tableau
• Experience with Apache Spark
• Experience with managing a Kubernetes cluster
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical or analytical field (or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience)

Benefits

• Stock options
• 50% match on 401k contributions of up to 6% of base salary
• $100 monthly wellness stipend
• $750 annual professional development budget

About the company

Beam is on a mission to shift $10 Billion to high-impact nonprofits. They are a remote-first company with office space in New York.