[Hiring] Data Engineer @Empower

Role Description

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend data pipelines and ETL solutions. This role focuses on building scalable and reliable data processing using Python, SQL, and AWS, supporting analytics and downstream applications. The engineer contributes across the development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

• Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines and backend data workflows using Python, Spark, and SQL.
• Develop and optimize data processing solutions on AWS using services such as EMR, Lambda, and S3 under guidance from senior engineers and architects.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, product owners, and business partners to understand requirements and translate them into clear technical tasks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that aligns with team standards and architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data, performance, and reliability issues in lower and production environments with support from senior team members as needed.
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive feedback and help uphold coding and quality standards.
• Contribute to design and technical discussions by sharing ideas and raising risks or improvement opportunities.
• Continuously learn and adopt tools, technologies, and development practices relevant to data engineering and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend or data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, Spark for backend development and data processing tasks.
• Strong SQL skills, including working with large datasets and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, ideally including EMR, Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools that support automated build, test, and deployment.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, including version control GitHub and Jenkins automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

• Experience with Snowflake is a plus point.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Fluid career paths with encouragement for internal mobility.
• Focus on purpose, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Opportunities for volunteering in communities.

Company Description

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.