Senior Data Engineer

 

Description:

We’re hiring a Senior Data Engineer with strong core engineering skills and a passion for building robust, scalable data platforms. You’ll work hands-on with real scientific datasets, modern ETL/ELT data pipelines, and advanced distributed systems in a collaborative environment that supports rapid growth. Show us your GitHub, your projects, your passion. We highly value strong fundamentals and learning agility. If you’re a capable senior engineer ready to expand your expertise in modern data lake and query engine technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
 

  • PostgreSQL/MPP Platform Performance & Operations
  • Airflow Pipelines — Design, develop, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot complex data pipelines using Apache Airflow to process, transform, and load large-scale datasets efficiently and reliably.
  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve data systems supporting scientific research, including relational databases and cloud-based Lakehouse
  • Ensure data accuracy, accessibility, observability, and reliability through proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident response
  • Work with scientists, data engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust, scalable platform solutions.

     

Required Technical Skills
 

  • Advanced expertise in PostgreSQL and Greenplum MPP
  • Strong proficiency with Apache Airflow
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
  • Strong Python programming skills and proficiency in SQL and SQL performance tuning
  • Strong experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines at scale

     

Required Qualifications
 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience as a data engineer with proven expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, Airflow, AWS services, and production-grade practices

Organization Space Telescope Science Institute
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category Senior Data Engineer
Job Location Maryland,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 8 Years
Posted at 2026-06-03 3:52 pm
Expires on 2026-07-18