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Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform
Function Health
CanadaRemote3w ago
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
About the role
About Us:
Role:
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development, and scaling of core data infrastructure using GCP, Spark, Databricks, and Fivetran.
- Develop robust and maintainable ETL/ELT workflows that support diverse structured and unstructured data needs across the organization.
- Implement and manage Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines to enable near real-time data replication and synchronization.
- Define and enforce data governance and compliance standards, including access control, auditability, lineage, and metadata management.
- Build and manage streaming and batch data pipelines to serve high-impact use cases across analytics, product, compliance, and experimentation.
- Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams (product, analytics, engineering, clinical) to ensure data is accessible, trustworthy, and impactful.
- Drive the long-term architectural vision of our data platform to support current and future business and product needs.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on scalable data architectures.
- Strong expertise in GCP (IAM, GCS, Pub/Sub, etc.) and hands-on experience with Spark and Databricks.
- Hands-on experience with CDC technologies like Fivetran, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (dbt, Apache Airflow, Dataform, etc.).
- Deep understanding of data governance principles, including compliance and security best practices.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating across functions to deliver data solutions for analytics, experimentation, or compliance.
- A balance of IC execution and leadership skills; you’re equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves or mentoring others.
- Familiarity with streaming data architecture, real-time ingestion, and delivery frameworks.
- Proficient in SQL and Python for data processing and automation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and technical storytelling skills — you can align technical work with business value.
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experiences:
- Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for data infrastructure automation.
- Background in HIPAA or other regulated environments with sensitivity to data privacy and compliance.
- Familiarity with the dbt Semantic Layer and modern data modeling best practices.
- Exposure to data observability platforms and practices.
- Familiarity with machine learning data pipelines.
- Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
- Experience building scalable solutions in a 0-1 environment.
To be a strong fit, you also need:
- Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity. We value individuals who are self-starters and ready to act on opportunities and challenges alike.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of our industry, ensuring our platform remains competitive and responsive to user needs.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Effective communication is vital for cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across our organization.
- Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.
- Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your openness to feedback and dedication to personal and professional growth will contribute significantly to our collective success.
Perks & benefits
- Equity Compensation
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