Remote Data Architect, Principal Data Engineer

Summary

Join our team at Scribd as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. As a pivotal member of the team, you will lead the design and development of a robust data architecture that guides data modeling, integration, processing, and delivery standards enabling modern data product development at Scribd.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data strategy, data architecture, modeling, solution design, data engineering, or a similar role
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of data lake technologies (Databricks, Snowflake, etc),data storage formats (Parquet, Avro etc.) and query engines (Athena,Presto etc.), data schemas, optimization of queries and associated concepts for building optimized solutions at scale
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, Restful APIs and data consumption patterns
• Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and real-time and batch analytics frameworks
• Proficient with at least one dialect of SQL
• Hands-on experience in Scala or Python

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a robust data architecture that guides data modeling, integration, processing, and delivery standards enabling modern data product development at Scribd
• Serve as a data and analytics solution architect, leading architecture initiatives encompassing data warehousing, data pipeline development, data integrations, and data modeling
• Shape Scribd’s data strategy, guiding stakeholders in how they consume and act on data

Benefits

• 100% paid healthcare insurance coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs