SpaceXSI seeks a Sr. IT Data Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to help lead data strategy by implementing ETL patterns and delivering reliable infrastructure and reusable components. The role involves close collaboration with business and engineering teams to support internal customers and deliver time-sensitive outcomes while maintaining a healthy application environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead SpaceXSI data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, building and supporting dependable infrastructure, and developing reusable components.
- Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize incoming requests and deliver strong results against time-sensitive priorities.
- Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment, using strong interpersonal communication skills.
Requirements
- Education: BA/BS in a related field (Computer Science preferred).
- Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an enterprise environment.
- Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL.
- Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages.
- Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.).
- Background working in an Agile environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs.
- Ability to design and deploy scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines.
- Big data technologies experience (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra).
- Experience with on-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday).
- Scala and Scalding experience.
- Deep knowledge of access control and data security.
- Experience leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach.
- Custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Performance monitoring, error logging, and troubleshooting Java applications.
Technology Stack
- ETL, SQL, Vertica, MySQL
- Java, Spring, JEE, JSE, Python
- Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Salesforce, Workday
- Kong, RAML, REST-based APIs
- Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra, Oracle
- Scala, Scalding
- Agile
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: USD 172,000 - 258,000 per year
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Various other discounts and perks
Location and Work Setup