Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Join the Krazy Coupon Lady (KCL) as a Senior Data Engineer and become a senior technical figure, advising business and technology leaders. This full-time, remote position, open to applicants in several states, focuses on designing and implementing impactful data solutions. You will be responsible for data engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience in data platform architecture. KCL offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Data Engineering Background: You’ve spent at least 7 years in Software/Data Engineering Development and/or Technological Leadership roles with an emphasis on implementing DWH and ETL/ELT industry best practices
• You understand data platform architecture concepts and know how to design and develop a project from inception to delivery
• Technology Leader: You take pride in your ability to share your expertise with others and participate in fulfilling their potential
• You continuously learn and expand in your knowledge of your domain and provide innovative and cutting edge solutions
• Self Driver: You require moderate guidance, and take the initiative whenever possible
• You respond well to changing requirements and always keep your eyes on the goal, providing your business stakeholders with the best access to impactful data
• Problem Solver: Your skills in problem solving are superior
• You like to take on what others see as impossible
• You are not deterred by obstacles or blockers and continuously look for the way forward while maintaining a high quality performance
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Data Engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of high-impact data solutions
• Responsible for delivery of data engineering projects, including design, architecture, scoping, and execution to meet business goals
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of data pipeline development, maintenance, and optimization, driving continuous improvement in performance and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Analytics, Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing) to define data requirements, establish milestones, and deliver solutions on schedule
• Report on your work progress, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring alignment with the overall program roadmap
• Meet program timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Implement risk management and issue resolution best practices, identifying potential roadblocks early and proactively implementing corrective actions
• Optimize and maintain cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) to ensure high availability, reliability, and cost efficiency for all data initiatives
• Develop and implement data engineering best practices, including data governance, security, and quality assurance, across all project phases
• Participate in regular status meetings and reviews with stakeholders, ensuring transparency in progress and ensuring expectations are met
• Implementing both short-term and long-term integration strategies
• Participate in a collaborative and high-performing team environment, providing guidance, mentorship, and delivering team objectives in alignment with broader business goals
• Deliver timely and accurate documentation of engineering processes, project milestones, and system architecture for future reference and compliance
• Participate in the evaluation of emerging tools and technologies, proposing new solutions or improvements to enhance the efficiency and impact of data engineering projects

Benefits

• ���� Home Office Perks – We set you up for success with a company-provided laptop, a $450 home office stipend, and monthly reimbursements for internet and phone
• ���� Time to Recharge – Enjoy 10 company holidays, a floating holiday, flexible PTO (or accrued PTO for select content roles), and a sabbatical every 5 years
• ���️ Health & Wellness – Choose from three insurance plans, with KCL covering 100% of medical and dental premiums (excluding the PPO buy-up). We also offer vision, life insurance, FSA, HSA contributions, fertility benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program
• ���� Financial & Retirement Benefits – A 401(k) with a 4% company match, multiple bonus opportunities, and professional development perks like certification reimbursement and public speaking bonuses
• ���� Family & Leave – Generous parental leave (12 weeks for carrying parents, 8 weeks for non-carrying), extended caregiver leave, and even time off if you're cast on Survivor !
• ���� Community & Culture – Regular team check-ins, company-wide meetings, and a commitment to giving back through our KCL Foundation and service initiatives