Staff Software Engineer - Data Platforms

About the role

Are you passionate about using data to shape the future of Faire's product features for small and medium businesses (SMBs)? If so, we want to talk to you! We're looking for a leader in our Core Data Infrastructure team to work closely with Product and Strategy Analysts, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to support product launches and roadmaps by designing and building data capabilities that inform and drive insights. In this role, you'll see a direct link between your work, company growth, and user satisfaction. You'll work with A tier players, work with one of the richest data sets in the world, use cutting-edge technology, and see your efforts affect products and SMBs regularly.

Join us and be part of a team that values data-driven innovation and excellence.

Job Description & What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will possess a perfect blend of software and data engineering expertise, along with strong skills in data infrastructure and architecture. They should have a proven track record of leading teams and collaborating key stakeholders to define a vision for the team.

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Core Data Infrastructure platform at the product pillar and enterprise levels.
• Optimize processes for operational excellence in project management and system reliability.
• Lead a scalable Data Infrastructure team, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Drive the design and deployment of new capabilities to enhance data infrastructure.
• Ensure security standards are met within data systems and workflows.
• Ensure and promote data quality standards for accurate and reliable insights.
• Embrace emerging technologies with enthusiasm.

Minimum qualifications

• Over 5+ years building data systems and capabilities.
• Proven track record in scaling and overseeing teams of 4+ individuals.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills, with a history of initiating and steering successful projects.
• Experience using Terraform
• Experience using Flink and Spark
• Experience working with Airflow
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on development experience in Python.
• SQL proficiency with proven competencies in designing well-architected data models, optimizing query performance.
• Experience and strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, big data technologies, and analytics platforms.
• Project management experience.
• Holds a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related technical field.

Salary Range

Canada: the pay range for this role is $184,000 to $253,000 per year.

This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.