Senior Software Engineer – Data

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with expertise in Python and Airflow to join our team at Atlan. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the development and enhancement of our data management and workflow automation solutions using Python and Airflow.

Do your lifes best work at Atlan
At Atlan, our mission is to help data teams do their life’s best work. Inside Atlan, our goal is to help Atlanians do their life’s best work while at Atlan and reach theirIkigai.

We value creativity, innovation, and a passion for problem-solving. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our data management and workflow automation solutions. If you are an expert in Python and Airflow, and if you enjoy tackling complex challenges while working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

We’d normally invite potential Atlanians to our office to meet our team and understand our culture. But given the global pandemic, we’ve opened up our internal team handbook instead, which is a great read about our values and principles and how we think about growth and internal practices as we build a dream team.

Job Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of Airflow packages and services
Build and maintain the Python services related to data lineage and orchestration
Work closely with the lineage and package team to implement the end-to-end needs of orchestration packages
Do research and POC experiments on new orchestration and lineage-related products and libraries
Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Collaborate with our orchestration partners for technical roadmap and implementation
Contribute to open-source libraries and frameworks we use
Work closely with design, product and Engineering Managers
Job Requirements
Strong experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on Python and Airflow.
Proven expertise in designing and developing data pipelines and workflow automation using Apache Airflow.
Solid understanding of data management concepts and data processing frameworks.
Proficiency in Python programming and experience with related libraries and frameworks.
Familiarity with database systems, both SQL and NoSQL, and experience with data modeling and database design.
Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Passion for delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.