Senior Software Engineer I- Data & Insights Engineering

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer I – Data & Insights Engineering based in the United States.** This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and enhance data platforms that power actionable insights and measurable business impact within a highly data-driven environment. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, analytics, and large-scale data processing, developing solutions that transform complex datasets into meaningful intelligence for stakeholders. The position combines backend engineering, data infrastructure development, and cross-functional collaboration to improve decision-making and user experiences. As a senior contributor, you will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring team members, and delivering scalable systems that support long-term growth. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex challenges and building reliable, high-performance data solutions. ### Accountabilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and analytics infrastructure that support business intelligence and operational insights. - Build secure, maintainable, and high-performing solutions capable of processing large volumes of data efficiently and reliably. - Partner closely with engineering leaders, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies. - Develop and optimize ETL processes and data workflows that transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence. - Contribute to the evolution of data architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, stability, and long-term maintainability. - Monitor and improve data system performance, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and operational excellence. - Participate in technical decision-making processes, balancing short-term priorities with long-term engineering strategy. - Mentor and support junior engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and comprehensive code reviews while fostering engineering best practices. - Promote high standards in software quality, security, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. - Minimum of 4 years of experience building backend applications within cross-functional engineering teams. - At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with SQL or other database querying languages on large, complex datasets. - Proven experience serving as a trusted technical contributor and decision-maker within engineering teams. - Previous experience mentoring or coaching software engineers and supporting team development. - Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or similar technologies. - Significant experience in data engineering, including the design and optimization of data pipelines and ETL frameworks. - Experience with modern data platforms and technologies such as Databricks and cloud data warehouses including Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift. - Strong understanding of large-scale data processing, storage technologies, and performance optimization techniques. - Experience with streaming and ingestion technologies such as Kafka or comparable platforms. - Familiarity with database scalability concepts including replication, sharding, and high-availability architectures. - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and software delivery best practices. - Understanding of security principles and experience working with systems that manage sensitive or regulated data. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in fast-paced, highly technical environm…