Remote Principal Data Engineer

Summary

Material Bank is seeking a Principal Data Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in eCommerce and SaaS applications to design and architect database systems for their comprehensive material catalog. The role requires expertise in database technologies, AWS ecosystem, data modeling, schema design, performance optimizations, and more.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture and data platform design, with a focus on eCommerce and SaaS applications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related field
• Deep expertise in database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with data modeling and schema design
• Extensive experience with AWS ecosystem and its various data services
• Proven ability to develop and optimize schemas and attributes for large-scale databases, specifically for product catalogs in eCommerce environments
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to implement performance optimizations
• In-depth knowledge of product catalog design, including taxonomy, attribute management, and data integration

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable database systems to support Material Bank's comprehensive material catalog
• Develop optimal schemas and attributes, ensuring data integrity and efficient retrieval across databases and PIM systems
• Create detailed data models, integrate various data sources, and implement performance optimizations
• Develop and maintain ingestion pipelines for catalog data from various sources, using tools like Airbyte and Airflow
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and plan for scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Continuously improve database architecture, leveraging the latest industry trends and technologies

Benefits

• Generous PTO, Sick Days, Paid National Holidays
• We contribute to your medical, dental, vision and short-term/long-term disability plans and have a strong employee assistance program
• 401(k) eligible after your first 90 day's employed!
• We sponsor multiple events throughout the year to help out our communities. You will receive time off to give back as well
• Growth opportunities and flexible work schedules