Sr. Data Engineer III - 174553

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Data Engineer III to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data solutions. This hands-on role emphasizes ownership, innovation, and mentorship in a smaller environment.

You will design and optimize ETL pipelines in Azure, guide data modeling, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable BI and analytics capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL and Python development expertise.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Proven experience designing and supporting Azure Data Factory solutions.
• Extensive background building ETL processes and large-scale data pipelines.
• Understanding of dimensional and relational data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL processes and data pipelines using Azure.
• Architect data solutions for BI, analytics, and reporting.
• Lead data engineering efforts and mentor team members.

Skills

SQL

Python

Azure Cloud

ETL

Data Modeling

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer III to join a growing organization within the technology and data analytics industry. The Sr. Data Engineer III will serve as a key technical leader, driving the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data solutions while mentoring team members and influencing technical direction. This role is ideal for a hands-on data engineering professional who thrives in smaller environments where ownership, innovation, and strategic thinking are highly valued.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Data Engineer III:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL processes and enterprise data pipelines utilizing Azure cloud technologies.
• Architect and implement data solutions that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational reporting initiatives.
• Lead data engineering efforts and provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize SQL and Python-based solutions to support data integration, transformation, and performance requirements.
• Build, enhance, and support Azure Data Factory workflows and orchestration processes.
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models that support organizational data strategy and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive architectural decisions and technology recommendations rather than solely executing pre-defined solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and modernization across the data ecosystem.

Qualifications of the Sr. Data Engineer III:

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or related disciplines.
• Advanced expertise in SQL and Python development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Proven experience designing and supporting Azure Data Factory solutions.
• Extensive background building and maintaining ETL processes and large-scale data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data modeling principles, including dimensional and relational modeling methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader within a small or mid-sized environment, including mentoring peers, influencing technical direction, and driving project success.
• Proven ability to own solution architecture and make strategic technical decisions from concept through implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with modern data architecture, cloud-based data platforms, and enterprise data integration best practices.

Compensation for the Sr. Data Engineer III includes:

• Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Fully remote work environment

This job opens for applications on 09/18/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.