Sr Data Engineer

Planet; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer paid holidays

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Planet is seeking a Sr Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions using Azure cloud services. You will build robust ETL pipelines, enhance data warehouses, and mentor junior engineers, driving business insights in a mortgage-focused environment.

Applicants should bring 5+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Python skills, and experience with cloud-based data architectures. This role is based in Oregon and offers a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years progressive data engineering experience; mortgage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements scalable ETL pipelines using Azure services.
• Optimizes data warehouse architecture and performance.
• Leads data integration projects and mentors junior engineers.
• Establishes data quality standards and monitoring systems.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation for data processes.

Skills

Azure cloud

Data engineering

Mortgage industry knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Logic Apps

Key Vault

Python

PySpark

SQL

T-SQL

C#

.NET

Scala

PowerBI

Tableau

SSIS

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Join a winning team of innovative thinkers, seasoned mortgage professionals, and financial experts. Build your career at Planet—recognized as a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional.

Job SummaryThe

Sr Data Engineer

leverages expertise in Azure (or equivalent) cloud services and data engineering to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions that drive business value and insights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements scalable ETL pipelines using Azure services (or equivalent cloud technologies)
• Implements and optimizes data warehouse architecture and performance
• Leads data integration projects and mentors junior engineers
• Establishes data quality standards and monitoring systems
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements
• Develops and maintains documentation for data processes
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive data engineering experience Minimum 2 years of mortgage industry experience.
• Functional/Technical Skills
  • Azure Services: Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Logic Apps, Functions, Key Vault (or equivalent technologies from other cloud vendors)
  • Programming: Python, PySpark, SQL, T-SQL, C#, .NET, Scala
  • Database Systems: SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, MySQL, Oracle
  • ETL/ELT Tools: Azure Data Factory, SSIS
  • Version Control: Azure DevOps, Git
  • Visualization Tools: PowerBI, Tableau
• Additional Experience and Skills
  • Experience with cloud-based data warehouse architecture
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and best practices
  • Expertise in data modeling and optimization
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • Knowledge of data governance and security practices
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Environmental/Physical Demands

  Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sustain predictable work attendance, communicate with others, frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, handle or touch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 3 comprehensive Cigna or Kaiser medical plans, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k), and 11 employer paid holidays.
• Supplemental benefits to include life insurance, critical illness and accident plans.