Senior Data Engineer II - Data Platforms

Pax8 Philippines Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pax8 is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer II (Data Platforms) to define data architecture principles and set engineering standards across critical data domains.

You will shape scalable data platforms in a remote-first setup, partnering with product, data practitioners, and engineering teams to deliver analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. You will mentor engineers, drive reliability, and oversee multi-team initiatives to raise the bar on data quality, governance, and platform performance across

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise building and operating modern data platforms using Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies.
• Deep understanding of distributed data processing, orchestration frameworks, streaming architectures, and data platform operations.
• Led technical initiatives spanning multiple teams with lasting organizational impact.
• Defined architectural patterns, engineering standards, and platform best practices.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset focused on root causes, not symptoms.
• Partnered with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Understanding AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in engineering workflows.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools to boost productivity, quality, and decision-making.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills to influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Set Technical Direction: define data architecture principles and engineering standards across a critical data domain.
• Drive Reliability and Observability: establish service objectives and data quality frameworks.
• Build Scalable Platforms: evolve distributed processing solutions for analytics, product, and AI workloads.
• Mentor and Influence: guide engineers on design, reviews, and best practices.
• Advance AI-Assisted Engineering: define standards for AI use and evaluate new AI-enabled capabilities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud-native technologies

Data platform design

Distributed data processing

Orchestration frameworks

Data governance

Mentorship

Communication

Job description

Sr. Data Engineer II (Data Platforms) | Remote, United States

Build the Future of AI-Powered Data Engineering at Pax8

Join Pax8 as a Sr. Data Engineer II (Data Platforms) and help shape how data powers decision-making across a rapidly growing global technology marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to define engineering standards, influence technical strategy across multiple teams, and pioneer modern AI-assisted engineering practices. You'll work at the intersection of scalable data platforms, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities while helping other engineers elevate their craft.

Why This Role Matters

At Pax8, we're embracing the next era of engineering where AI amplifies human expertise. As a senior technical leader, you'll help establish the technical patterns, frameworks, and best practices that enable teams to build reliable, scalable, and intelligent data solutions. You'll partner with engineers, product leaders, and data practitioners to solve complex business challenges while advancing the future of our data platform.

About Pax8

Pax8 is a leading cloud marketplace that connects managed service providers, technology vendors, and businesses around the world through a modern, streamlined platform. With thousands of partners globally and a commitment to innovation, we're building the managed intelligence marketplace of the future.

What You'll Do

Set Technical Direction

Define data architecture principles and engineering standards across a critical data domain.Lead the design and implementation of large-scale, business-critical data initiatives.Guide architectural decision-making across multiple teams and platforms.

Drive Reliability and Observability

Champion best practices for pipeline monitoring, data quality, lineage management, and operational excellence.Establish measurable service objectives and data reliability standards.Create frameworks that proactively surface and prevent data issues.

Build Scalable Platforms

Design and evolve distributed data processing solutions that support analytics, product, and AI workloads.Improve infrastructure, tooling, and developer experience to increase engineering efficiency.Lead efforts to modernize and optimize platform performance at scale.

Mentor and Influence

Mentor engineers across teams on system design, engineering excellence, and modern development practices.Facilitate technical reviews and help teams make informed architectural decisions.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.

Advance AI-Assisted Engineering

Define standards for responsible and effective use of AI throughout the engineering lifecycle.Evaluate new AI-enabled engineering capabilities and identify opportunities to accelerate delivery.Support teams in adopting AI tools while maintaining high standards for quality, validation, and governance.

The Impact You'll Make

Your work will influence how data is engineered, governed, and consumed across Pax8. You'll create scalable technical foundations that improve reliability, accelerate innovation, and empower teams to deliver more value to partners and customers. Through your leadership, you'll raise engineering quality and help establish a best-in-class data platform organization.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive expertise building and operating modern data platforms using Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies.
• Deep understanding of distributed data processing, orchestration frameworks, streaming architectures, and data platform operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives that span multiple teams and deliver lasting organizational impact.
• Proven experience defining architectural patterns, engineering standards, and platform best practices.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with a passion for solving root causes rather than recurring symptoms.
• Expertise partnering with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Advanced understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible implementation in engineering workflows.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction through collaboration, documentation, and mentorship.

Trust and Hiring

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships - starting with how we hire.To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about - we're excited to meet you.

We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring