Dynata

Senior Data Engineer

United States · Remote (restrictions not stated) · Full time

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EmployerDynata
LocationUnited States
Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted19 Aug 2026

The Senior Data Engineeris responsible fordesigning, building, andmaintainingthedata pipelines, transformation layers, and data models that power the enterpriselakehouse. This role is a technical anchor on the data engineering team, delivering robust ELT/ETL solutions and serving as a mentor to junior engineers. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▸  Designand implement scalable batch and streaming data pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, and Flink

▸  Buildandmaintainthe Bronze/Silver/Gold medallion architecture within thelakehouse(Delta Lake / Iceberg)

▸  Developandoptimizecomplex SQL andPySparktransformations for large-scale datasets

▸  Integratestructured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources into thelakehouse

▸  Collaboratewith data architects to evolve the physical and logical data models

▸  Implementdata quality checks and monitoring using Great Expectations ordbttests

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▸  WriteInfrastructure-as-Code for pipeline environments (Terraform, Helm)

▸  Participatein code reviews and enforce engineering standards and best practices

▸  Troubleshootpipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and data incidents

▸  Mentorjunior and mid-level data engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

▸  6+ years of data engineering experience witha track recordof enterprise-scale delivery

▸  Expertproficiencyin Python and SQL;PySparkexperiencerequired

▸  Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or Apache Iceberg

▸  Experiencewith orchestration tools: Apache Airflow, Prefect, orDagster

▸  Strongknowledge of cloud data services: AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow

▸  Proficiencywith version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

▸  Experiencewithdbt(data build tool) for transformation layer management

▸  Bachelor'sdegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

▸  Experiencewith Databricks, Snowflake, or Apache Hudi

▸  Knowledgeof streaming architectures and Apache Kafka 

▸  Certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics Specialty

At Dynata, we deliver the highest quality first-party data to help businesses around the world gain precise insights, activate the right audiences, and confidently measure impact. With industry-leading respondent accuracy, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dynata is the trusted foundation for smarter decision-making.

At Dynata, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee and customer feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a work culture that supports everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws.

The base salary range for this position in is $130K-$150K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

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