238 AVP, Senior Data Engineer

Dataspace; Chicago, New York (IL, NY); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Dataspace is seeking an experienced data engineer for a growing insurer, owning pipelines from source to target and driving continuous improvement.

You'll work with a modern stack (dbt, Dagster, Databricks) and bring strong SQL, Python, and orchestration skills, plus Snowflake experience. The role is permanent, full-time, and remote-friendly within the US, with preference for candidates near NYC or Chicago.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL, dbt, and Python required.
• Experience with data pipelines and orchestration tools (Dagster, Airflow, or Databricks).
• Snowflake data warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business requirements, design pipelines, implement them, and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Own pipelines from source to target end-to-end using modern data stack.

Skills

SQL

dbt

Python

Pipeline construction

Dagster

Airflow

Databricks

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Are you an experienced data engineer tired of being shoehorned into one piece of the data engineering puzzle? Do you want to take on big challenges and own your pipelines from source to target? Do you want to work with a modern data stack for a company where data is key to the growth strategy?

We’re working with a feisty, rapidly growing insurer that’s investing heavily in their data technology and their data team. Want to play a part?

THE WORK

The work includes interpreting business requirements, designing pipelines, implementing those pipelines, and finding opportunities for continuous improvement. Today’s toolset includes dbt, Dagster, and Databricks. Tomorrow's? Tell us where we can improve.

LOCATION

This client has offices across the US and in the Caribbean. While we’ll consider remote candidates (within the US), we prefer those near NYC or Chicago.

MODE

This is a permanent, full-time position.

REQUIRED

• SQL
• dbt
• Python
• Pipeline Construction
• Orchestration technologies (Dagster, Airflow, or Databricks)
• Snowflake

DESIRED

In addition, we’d love a candidate who’s worked in the insurance industry.

COMPENSATION

$160,000 to $200,000 per year PLUS benefits including 401k with a 5% match and unlimited PTO.

WHY THIS JOB IS SPECIAL

You’ll be a big fish in a growing pond. Your ideas are important. You’ll own your pipelines from start to finish, and you’ll work with the latest technologies.

NOTES

1. Dataspace performs background and drug screens on accepted candidates prior to their employment or contract start dates.
2. We expect submissions to demonstrate effective written communication skills, including having no more than six concise bullet points on any particular assignment. We reserve the right to immediately reject any submission that does not comply with this rule.
3. U.S. Citizens and all those authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.