Software Engineer, Data Platform (Foundations Lead)

About this kind of role

What a Software Engineer, Data Platform (Foundations Lead) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that supports data storage, processing, and analysis. This role focuses on the foundational elements of a data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Responsibilities often include developing data pipelines, optimizing database performance, and implementing data governance policies. A foundations lead will likely mentor other engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), SQL, data warehousing technologies, and distributed systems is generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of data engineering principles and a passion for building robust and scalable data infrastructure thrive in this role.