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Spectra Infosystems Inc

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

210000.00 - 235000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the data systems that enable our teams to build and ship data-driven products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, tackle challenging data engineering tasks, and help us build robust and efficient data solutions tailored to our company's unique needs.

Job Responsibility:

Technical Leadership: Design and evolve the core components of our data platform
Model-Ready Data Architecture: Architect data structures and pipelines optimized for advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI workloads
Cross-Functional Impact: Partner closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver seamless data integrations
Performance Optimization: Continuously improve data storage, processing, and retrieval
Innovation & Tooling: Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches
Data Quality & Governance: Build and maintain robust data quality checks and contribute to strong governance standards
Mentorship & Culture: Coach and uplift other engineers

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on building scalable data solutions
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Strong experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing
Strong background in developing end-to-end solutions in a production environment
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor team members

Nice to have:

Preferred: hands-on experience with streaming data systems (Kafka in particular), and with setting up and using databases such as Postgres, Elasticsearch, and Redis
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) is a plus
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
Experience with Codex or other agentic/AI-assisted development tools is a plus
Demonstrated curiosity and comfort using AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity
Ability to identify when and how to use AI responsibly while maintaining data privacy and accuracy

What we offer:

Remote-first flexibility
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development
401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in
Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health
Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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