Senior Software Engineer II (Data Pipelines)
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Data Pipelines) to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.
This role will serve as a technical owner for data pipeline automation and orchestration, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable solutions that support analytics and business decision-making.
You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, streamline delivery, and strengthen the overall data engineering foundation.
The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with modern data stack tools and the ability to lead technical execution across a complex portfolio of data assets.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $155,000 – $180,000 annually
Responsibilities
Lead the automation and orchestration of data pipelines as a technical expert
Design and maintain scalable, reliable data solutions with an emphasis on automation
Manage and optimize a large portfolio of dbt models using advanced techniques
Promote test-driven development and support continuous integration processes
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipeline performance
Architect reusable, scalable data solutions aligned with business needs
Document implementation plans, configurations, and deployments
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in software development, specializing in Python, SQL, and data pipelines
Expertise in ETL/ELT automation using Airflow; familiarity with Airbyte preferred
Proficiency in managing dbt models, including macros and tests
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and BigQuery, including query optimization
Experience with business intelligence tools, preferably Looker or similar
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
Strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership experience
Benefits
Unlimited PTO for work-life balance
Extended holiday breaks, especially in winter
100% paid parental leave to support family needs
401(k) matching to support retirement planning
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options
Annual Class Pass credits for professional development
Flexible remote work options with hub access for collaboration
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the automation and orchestration of data pipelines as a technical expert
- Design and maintain scalable, reliable data solutions with an emphasis on automation
- Manage and optimize a large portfolio of dbt models using advanced techniques
- Promote test-driven development and support continuous integration processes
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipeline performance
- Architect reusable, scalable data solutions aligned with business needs
- Document implementation plans, configurations, and deployments
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in software development, specializing in Python, SQL, and data pipelines
- Expertise in ETL/ELT automation using Airflow; familiarity with Airbyte preferred
- Proficiency in managing dbt models, including macros and tests
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and BigQuery, including query optimization
- Experience with business intelligence tools, preferably Looker or similar
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership experience
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO for work-life balance
- Extended holiday breaks, especially in winter
- 100% paid parental leave to support family needs
- 401(k) matching to support retirement planning
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options
- Annual Class Pass credits for professional development
- Flexible remote work options with hub access for collaboration
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
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