Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Proficiency in SQL and Python programming.Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools such as DBT and Airflow.Familiarity with data warehousing solutions like Redshift and analytics tools like ElasticSearch.Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision making.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn and grow within the data engineering field.
About the job
Join our dynamic Data Engineering team at Plaid, where our primary objective for 2024-25 is to develop robust golden datasets that drive innovative, insight-driven products. Data-driven decision-making is at the heart of our culture, and we are committed to scaling our data systems while ensuring accuracy and completeness. We empower engineering, product, and business teams with the tools and guidance they need to swiftly and securely explore data, ultimately enhancing our service to customers.
As a Data Engineer, you will leverage SQL and Python to construct efficient data workflows, utilizing state-of-the-art tools such as DBT, Airflow, Redshift, ElasticSearch, Atlanta, and Retool to orchestrate data pipelines and define workflows. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, business intelligence teams, data analysts, and more to shape Plaid's data strategy and cultivate a data-first mindset. Our engineering culture thrives on individual contributions, fostering bottom-up ideation and empowering our exceptionally talented team. We seek engineers who are passionate about making a positive impact for our consumers and customers, fostering team growth, delivering MVPs, and continuously improving our processes.
In this high-impact role, you will enable business leaders to make rapid, informed decisions based on the datasets you create. You will have the chance to define the ownership and scope of internal datasets and visualizations across Plaid, an area ripe for development that we plan to enhance with service level agreements (SLAs). You will gain insights and elevate your technical skills by learning from our experienced Data Engineering team and the broader Data Platform team. Your role will involve strong cross-functional partnerships across all teams at Plaid, including Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Finance.
About Plaid
Plaid is a leading fintech company dedicated to simplifying the financial ecosystem for consumers and businesses alike. Our mission is to empower innovators by connecting them with the financial services they need to create better products. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member's voice is heard and valued, driving our commitment to excellence.