Senior Data Engineer — API & Data Platform Lead

Webcreek-1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

In-house IT training and WebCreek Univ

Flexible work environment

Wellness programs

Job summary

WebCreek is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for an on-site role in Houston, TX. You will design, build, and support enterprise-level data architecture, backend services, and data solutions in complex environments, utilizing Python, FastAPI, and RESTful APIs.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering or backend development, with strong SQL, ETL, CI/CD, and experience with Elastic Stack. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and production support are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, backend development, or enterprise data application development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Python fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Required experience with FastAPI.
• Solid experience with relational databases and strong SQL skills.
• Ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries.
• Working knowledge of non-relational database technologies and their appropriate use cases.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and scalable data workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, and APM.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, understand complex systems, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support backend services and data solutions using Python.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, with hands-on experience using FastAPI.
• Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture to support business and technical requirements.
• Work with relational databases and write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries.
• Support non-relational database technologies and apply them appropriately based on use case.
• Design and implement custom ETL pipelines and event-driven systems at scale.
• Collaborate with application teams, data teams, business analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable technical solutions.
• Support CI/CD workflows and development automation using tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
• Work with Elastic Stack technologies, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, and APM, for log aggregation, search, monitoring, and application performance visibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to APIs, databases, data flows, performance, and system reliability.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to support software design, code generation, research, and technical decision-making.
• Maintain code quality, documentation, and best practices for backend, API, and data engineering work.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

FastAPI

SQL

ETL pipelines

CI/CD

Elasticsearch

Kibana

APM

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

WebCreek is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for an on-site role in Houston, TX. You will design, build, and support enterprise-level data architecture, backend services, and data solutions in complex environments, utilizing Python, FastAPI, and RESTful APIs.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering or backend development, with strong SQL, ETL, CI/CD, and experience with Elastic Stack. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and production support are essential.