SparkPlug · 1 month ago
Senior Platform / Data Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSparkPlug is a pioneering startup transforming how brands connect with retailers, employees, and customers. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform / Data Systems Engineer to architect and build the core platform that powers their innovative solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive growth.
Brand MarketingGamificationRetail TechnologySaaS
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend systems using Node.js
Define and manage cloud infrastructure programmatically to ensure environments are scalable, repeatable, and easy to evolve
Perform data engineering tasks, including data ingestion, transformation, and analysis to support data-driven decision-making
Design scalable batch and event-driven data pipelines using appropriate tools (e.g., Spark, SQL-based transformations, or serverless compute), choosing the right approach for each use case
Design and operate scalable analytical and operational data stores (e.g., lakehouse or warehouse systems), ensuring correctness, performance, and cost efficiency
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, data science, and front-end development, to deliver high-quality solutions
Advocate and implement best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment processes to ensure the robustness and reliability of the platform
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend engineering
Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Java, TypeScript), with the ability to ramp quickly on Node.js
Strong experience with AWS services, particularly AWS Lambda, S3, Glue, and Step Functions for building scalable, serverless data pipelines
Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools, preferably Pulumi
Experience with data engineering and building data pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience with Databricks is preferred
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Competitive health benefits
Wellness incentives
Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced startup environment with a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Impactful Work: Contribute to a platform that significantly impacts how brands, retailers, and employees connect and succeed
Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company
Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and other perks
Company
SparkPlug
SparkPlug is a performance management software that motivates, engages, and incentivizes sales employees.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$11.51MKey Investors
LightbankTenOneTen Ventures
2022-11-03Series A· $8M
2021-02-11Seed· $2.5M
2020-09-08Pre Seed· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew Duffy ⚡️
Founder & CEO
Jacob Sky Levin ⚡️
Founder & COO
Recent News
2024-03-05
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