Jobs via Dice ยท 3 days ago
Sr. Data Platform Engineer
Elk Grove, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expJobs via Dice is seeking a seasoned Senior Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives. This full-time role is hands-on, working with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure data systems are reliable, secure, and high-performing.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Build and maintain robust data pipelines (structured, semi-structured, unstructured)
Implement ETL workflows with Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud-native tools
Support big data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform) in production
Troubleshoot and optimize SQL queries, Spark jobs, and workloads
Ensure governance, security, and compliance across data systems
Integrate workflows into CI/CD pipelines with Git, Jenkins, Terraform
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years in data engineering with production pipeline experience
Expertise in Spark ecosystem, Databricks, Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform
Strong skills in PySpark, Python, SQL
Experience with RAG systems, semantic search, and LLM integration
Familiarity with Kafka, Pub/Sub, vector databases
Proven ability to optimize ETL jobs and troubleshoot production issues
Agile team experience and excellent communication skills
Certifications in Databricks, Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure
Exposure to Airflow, BI tools (Power BI, Looker Studio)
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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