Data Engineer

Sonobello; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Equity

Parental leave

Job summary

Sonobello is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to build and optimize scalable data pipelines within the Greater Seattle Area. This on-site role involves managing Azure resources and ensuring data integrity for analytics and machine learning workloads.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of relevant experience, profound knowledge of Python and SQL, and production experience with Databricks. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data engineering or related roles.
• Expert-level skills in Python and advanced SQL (PostgreSQL/Spark-SQL).
• Production experience with Databricks and Delta Lake.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines in Databricks.
• Manage Azure resources and translate analytic requirements into workflows.
• Optimize data models for analytics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Spark

Azure

REST/Graph APIs

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or Data Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

SUMMARY

The Data Engineer owns the end‑to‑end data platform, building high‑scale pipelines, optimizing cloud resources, and ensuring that analysts and executives have trusted, timely data. The role drives architecture decisions, mentors junior engineers, and champions Python and PySpark best practices across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Databricks (Spark SQL, PySpark, Delta Lake).
• Stand up and manage Azure resources (Data Lake Storage, Azure Key Vault, ADF/Synapse, Databricks workspaces).
• Partner with business and technical leaders to capture analytic requirements and translate them into robust ETL workflows and scalable data infrastructure.
• Use Databricks Workflows or similar orchestration tools to schedule jobs, manage dependencies, and implement data quality checks.
• Optimize data models for analytics, reporting, and machine‑learning workloads.
• Implement CI/CD workflows (Git, Azure DevOps) and automated testing for code deployments.
• Monitor pipeline performance, cost, and data quality; drive continuous improvement.
• Document technical designs and mentor analytic team members on SQL, Python, and Spark best practices.
• Experience with implementing automated data delivery solutions using Databricks and Azure.
• Help define access controls, sensitive data handling, and governance standards using Unity Catalog and Databricks best practices.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• 4+ years in data engineering or related roles.
• Expert‑level Python and advanced SQL (PostgreSQL/Spark‑SQL).
• Production experience with Databricks, Spark (batch & streaming), and Delta Lake.
• Proven success configuring and securing Azure data services (Storage, Networking).
• Hands‑on experience with REST/Graph APIs and real‑time data ingestion pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of owning mission‑critical data systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Azure certifications (DP‑203, AZ‑305) or Databricks Data Engineer Professional.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau or Power BI) and Excel.
• Familiarity with Azure VMs and SSRS.

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this role is $125,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. Pay may vary by location, and actual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs. Sono Bello may adjust this range in the future.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with match, EAP, PTO, paid holidays, equity, and parental leave

LOCATION

Greater Seattle Area. This position is based on‑site.