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Senior Software Engineer – BigQuery

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ScottsdaleArizonaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $123,500 - $183,700 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines used for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery
  • Design data models and access patterns that support accurate, auditable representation of credit assets
  • Optimize BigQuery performance, cost, and reliability using partitioning, clustering, and query tuning
  • Build and operate real-time and near-real-time pipelines using Pub/Sub, batch or streaming frameworks, and Java services
  • Leverage Dataproc for large-scale data processing and synchronization across BigQuery tables
  • Build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
  • Ensure strong observability, data quality controls, and operational readiness across services and data workflows
  • Partner with product, finance, risk, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions
  • Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience on Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
  • Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, including Query execution plans and performance tuning
  • Table partitioning and clustering strategies
  • Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines
  • Proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
  • Strong experience with logging, monitoring, and observability, including dashboards, alerting, and production troubleshooting
  • Proficiency with IAM, service accounts, and data access controls
  • Ability to design scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on correctness, performance, and operational excellence
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams
Benefits
  • generous paid time off
  • healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • resources to create financial security
  • support your mental health
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
BigQueryDataprocPub/SubJavaRESTful APIsSpring Boottable partitioningclusteringperformance tuningdata pipelines
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationtechnical leadershipoperational excellence