Oportun is hiring a
Staff Data Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Technical Lead in Data Engineering at Oportun, a digital banking platform. The role involves providing technical leadership, designing and implementing data architectures, developing and optimizing data pipelines, managing databases, leading complex projects, ensuring data quality and governance, collaborating with stakeholders, and adhering to software engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering
• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains within the data pipelines/architecture/infrastructure
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python/PySpark and Java /Scala
• Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc
• In-depth knowledge of SQL and experience with various database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases)
• Guide the team in orchestrating and designing job schedules using the CICD tools like Jenkins and Airflow
• Ability to work in an Agile environment (Scrum, Lean, Kanban, etc)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the data engineering team
• Act as a subject matter expert in data engineering
• Lead the design and implementation of complex data architectures
• Collaborate with stakeholders while demonstrating strong business context
• Design and develop efficient and scalable data pipelines
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, resilience, and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee the design and management of databases, data warehouses, and data lakes
• Implement and optimize ETL processes to maintain data integrity and efficiency in data storage solutions
• Lead and manage complex data engineering projects
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, governance policies, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide data solutions that drive business value

Benefits

Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture