Airwallex

Senior Data Engineer – Knowledge Platform

Airwallex

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $260,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design and implement robust and scalable data models that support business intelligence, machine learning, and operational needs
  • Collaborate closely with business teams to translate their data needs into clean, structured, and well-documented models
  • Experience building and maintaining both batch and streaming ETL pipelines
  • Work closely with Data Platform Engineers (DPEs) and Product Managers (PMs) to identify root causes of data issues and provide efficient, scalable solutions
  • Participate in and contribute to data governance strategies, policies, and standards
  • Familiarity with key pillars of traditional data governance
  • Basic understanding of AI and how data engineering and AI can work together

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Maths or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines using tools such as Informatica, Talend, Apache NiFi, or similar data integration platforms
  • Proficiency in SQL, database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and data warehousing solutions
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically BigQuery and Airflow
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Outstanding verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with globally distributed teams
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • 20 paid days of vacation
  • 12 paid days of company holidays
  • Collaborative open office space
  • Regular team-building events
  • Freedom to be creative
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data modelingETL pipelinesSQLdatabase management systemsdata warehousingmachine learningdata governanceAIbatch processingstreaming
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationteam-oriented