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Sr. Data Engineer

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slickdeals logoSlickdeals · San Mateo, CA
$130K–$180K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
AirflowAWSCompliancedbtDocumentationETL
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Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, and Databricks
  • Develop and optimize data models in AtScale to support BI tools like Tableau
  • Collaborate with Analytics, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver reliable, timely data
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, including S3, Kafka, EC2, Lambda, and IAM policies
  • Contribute to cost optimization efforts across data storage, compute, and tooling
  • Document systems, processes, and tribal knowledge for continuity and onboarding
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals

Requirements

  • BS/BA/BE degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS
  • Familiarity with semantic modeling tools
  • Experience building dashboards and supporting BI teams using Tableau
  • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Always curious and a continuous learner
  • Experience with cost monitoring tools or FinOps practices
  • Familiarity with vendor integrations and API-based data sharing
  • Exposure to AtScale, Tableau, or other modern data platforms
  • Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Please note: We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
  • LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV or San Mateo, CA
  • Hybrid schedule visiting our Las Vegas or San Mateo office three days a week (Tues-Thurs).
  • Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks:
  • Competitive base salary and annual bonus
  • Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
  • A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
  • 401K matching above the industry standard
  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • Work Authorization
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work .
  • Slickdeals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.

Benefits

Health insurance401(k)Performance bonus

Additional Information

About Slickdeals: We believe shopping should feel like winning. That's why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 26 years. We're profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution-transforming from the internet's most trusted deal forum into the go-to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you'll fit right in. The Purpose: We're seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join our high-impact team at Slickdeals. This role will inherit and evolve a mature data ecosystem built over 3+ years, spanning Databricks, dbt, Airflow, AWS, Tableau, and AtScale. You'll be responsible for maintaining and modernizing core pipelines, enabling analytics and reporting, and supporting cost-conscious, scalable data infrastructure.


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