Sr. IT Data Engineer

SpaceXSI seeks a Sr. IT Data Engineer to help guide data strategy by implementing ETL patterns and delivering dependable infrastructure and reusable components. This role partners with business and engineering teams to support internal customers and produce time-sensitive outcomes while maintaining a healthy application environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead SpaceXSI data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, creating and supporting dependable infrastructure, and building reusable components.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to prioritize incoming requests and consistently deliver high-quality results aligned to time-sensitive priorities.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field, with a Computer Science degree preferred.
• Minimum of 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 (examples include Kafka and RabbitMQ).
• Experience working with 3rd party APIs including Salesforce and Workday.
• Background working in an Agile environment.

Technologies

• ETL, Vertica, MySQL, SQL
• Java, Spring, JEE, JSE, Python
• Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Salesforce, Workday
• Agile
• Kong, RAML, REST-based APIs
• Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra, Oracle
• Scala, Scalding

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs.
• Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines.
• Big data technologies including Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, and Cassandra.
• On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions including Oracle, Salesforce, and Workday.
• Scala/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.

Location

Palo Alto, CA (onsite)

Compensation and Benefits

• $172,000 - $258,000 USD base salary range
• Equity
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan access
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Various other discounts and perks