Senior Data Engineer – Lakehouse, Governance & Security

onX; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

401k matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible time away package

Outdoor industry perks

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading data technology company is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to design and evolve core components of their data platform. This role requires a deep expertise in distributed data architecture and management, focusing on technical leadership across various initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Apache Iceberg and cloud environments, leading projects that enhance data governance and security. This position allows for flexibility in work location, including on-site options in Montana or remote work.

Qualifications

• Deep industry experience (typically 12+ years) building and operating large-scale data systems.
• Expertise in distributed data architecture and secure data platforms.
• Familiarity with metadata, governance tooling, and cloud-native data services.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve Iceberg-based lakehouse architecture for scalability and performance.
• Lead the adoption of metadata standards for self-service analytics and governance.
• Ensure privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements in platform design.

Skills

Apache Iceberg

Python

SQL

Distributed data systems

Data architecture

Orchestration patterns

Communication skills

Infrastructure as code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Airflow

Cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Job description

A leading data technology company is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to design and evolve core components of their data platform. This role requires a deep expertise in distributed data architecture and management, focusing on technical leadership across various initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Apache Iceberg and cloud environments, leading projects that enhance data governance and security. This position allows for flexibility in work location, including on-site options in Montana or remote work.