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We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Starburst Expert to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions within large-scale, data-centric projects. This role will be pivotal in leveraging Starburst (Trino/PrestoSQL) to enable high-performance analytics, federated querying, and efficient data access across diverse data sources. The successful candidate will be a thought leader, capable of driving technical strategy, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the robust and scalable operation of our Starburst environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design and architecture of Starburst-based data solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability for enterprise-level data platforms
Design, implement, and manage data lakes utilizing Apache Iceberg tables with Starburst, optimizing for ACID transactions, schema evolution, time travel, and high-performance queries
Develop, implement, and optimize complex SQL queries and data pipelines using Starburst to extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from various sources
Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and fine-tune Starburst clusters and queries to ensure optimal performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency
Implement and manage data federation strategies using Starburst connectors to seamlessly integrate and query data across disparate systems (e.g., Data Lakes, RDBMS, NoSQL databases, Cloud Storage)
Collaborate with security and governance teams to implement robust data access controls, encryption, and compliance measures within the Starburst ecosystem
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts, fostering best practices in Starburst usage, data modeling, and query optimization
Contribute to the long-term data strategy and roadmap, evaluating new features, technologies, and methodologies related to Starburst and the broader data ecosystem
Work closely with data scientists, business analysts, application developers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for Starburst configurations, data models, query patterns, and operational procedures
Requirements:
10+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or big data analytics projects
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with Starburst Enterprise (Trino/PrestoSQL) in a production environment, including configuration and knowledge in administration
Deep expertise in SQL, with advanced query writing and optimization skills specific to Starburst/Trino
Proven experience with Apache Iceberg, including table creation, schema evolution, time travel, and performance optimization when used with Starburst/Trino
Strong understanding of distributed systems and parallel processing architectures
Proficiency with various data connectors and their configuration within Starburst (e.g., S3, HDFS, Hive, Kafka, MongoDB)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services (e.g., S3, ADLS, GCS, EMR, Athena, Databricks)
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging tools
Experience with scripting languages (Python) for data manipulation and automation
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling (dimensional, 3NF), and ETL/ELT processes
Experience with large-scale data lakes and various file formats (Parquet, ORC, Avro)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Nice to have:
Certification in Starburst, Trino, or relevant cloud data platforms
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for connecting to Starburst
Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments
What we offer:
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays