Senior Data Engineer New York, NY (Hybrid)

Talkspace Network LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401k Retirement Savings Program with matching

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Flexible PTO

Free access to Talkspace products

Job summary

A mental health technology service in New York is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable data architectures. This role involves managing ETL processes, collaborating with teams to support data-driven decision-making, and enhancing data workflows. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years of experience, strong skills in Python, AWS, SQL, and familiarity with Airflow and DBT. The position requires working 1-2 days a week in the NYC office with flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong track record of manipulating and managing large datasets.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing data warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance data architectures.
• Oversee complex ETL/ELT processes from diverse sources.
• Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines for machine learning models.

Skills

Python

AWS

SQL

ETL/ELT processes

Airflow

DBT

Google Looker

Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Redshift

Circle CI

Job description

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Science team. The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance data architectures and models for both batch and streaming data processing. This person will define and execute a strategic Data Engineering Roadmap that maximizes the value of the organization’s data assets and ensures alignment with long-term business goals. This involves managing ETL/ELT processes, optimizing database systems for performance and scalability, and driving continuous improvement in data engineering workflows. The Senior Data Engineer also collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that data solutions meet business needs and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

This position is NYC-based and will require in-person work 1-2 days a week at our NYC office.

What You’ll Do

• Data Architecture and Modeling
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and high-performance data architectures and models that support both batch and streaming data processing.
  • Define and drive the execution of a strategic Data Engineering Roadmap that unlocks the full potential of the organization’s data assets, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
  • Own, enhance, and evolve critical datasets, including high-leverage streaming and batch data pipelines, along with the development of advanced data discovery, search experiences, and enterprise-wide reporting and data visualization tools.
• Database Processing and Management
  • Oversee complex data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes from diverse sources, driving critical analyses, manipulating large datasets.
  • Spearhead the administration, tuning, and optimization of database systems to ensure robust performance, reliability, and scalability, with a focus on both existing and emerging data technologies
• Lead efforts to identify inefficiencies and potential areas for optimization in current data engineering processes, workflows, and technologies.
• Drive the adoption of industry-leading best practices and cutting-edge tools to enhance operational efficiency, reduce technical debt, and scale data engineering capabilities across the organization.
• MLOps Implementation
  • Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines that automate the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models in production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

About You

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in data engineering or related roles, with a strong track record of manipulating and managing large datasets using Python, AWS, and SQL.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and optimizing data warehouses (Redshift) and strong expertise in data warehouse design and dimensional modeling.
• Extensive experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools, particularly Airflow and DBT, for orchestrating complex data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tool AWS CDK for managing cloud infrastructure and automating deployments.
• Demonstrate ability to solve complex data challenges and deliver scalable data solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing data processes for performance and efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Google Looker.
• Familiarity with Circle CI / Airflow or similar tools.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans coverage since day one
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with matching up to 4%
• Voluntary benefits including disability, basic life or pet insurance, etc.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend to promote mental and physical self-care
• Flexible PTO and Remote First Environment
• Regular team events, including Wellness Workshops and Team Building Events
• Free access to Talkspace products for you and one household member, as well as access to a friends and family discount!

Compensation

At Talkspace, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary bands are based on internal and external compensation benchmarks, which we regularly evaluate to ensure we pay competitively.

The base salary range for this role is between $146,000 - $180,000. Within the salary bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification or if your path has been nontraditional – such as not completing a formal degree program, taking a career break, or having a prior criminal record – if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.