[Remote] Senior Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. gWorks builds software that helps small local governments work better. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in building the data infrastructure that powers how clients are boarded to the gWorks platform and how we surface valuable information to our customers.ResponsibilitiesYou'll design, build, and maintain scalable data transformation pipelines using AWS Step Functions and AWS Glue, orchestrating complex workflows that ingest, clean, and transform data from a variety of sourcesA core part of your work will involve implementing rigorous data validation frameworks at every stage of the pipeline, including schema enforcement, anomaly detection, completeness checks, and reconciliation against source systemsYou'll own the quality of the data you produce, defining SLAs, monitoring pipeline health, and proactively surfacing issues before they reach downstream usersBeyond pipeline development, you'll collaborate with software engineers and product owners to understand their requirements, design appropriate data models, and ensure the outputs of your pipelines support both analytical and operational use casesYou'll also contribute to platform-wide decisions around tooling, architecture, and best practices, and you'll mentor other team members on data engineering and validation patternsSkills5+ years of professional experience building production data transformation pipelinesStrong hands-on experience with AWS Step Functions for workflow orchestrationStrong hands-on experience with AWS Glue (Glue Jobs, Glue Catalog, Glue Crawlers, and PySpark on Glue)Demonstrated focus on data validation and data quality, including familiarity with frameworks such as Great Expectations, Soda, or custom validation toolingProficiency in Python and SQL, with solid software engineering fundamentals (version control, testing, code review, CI/CD)Experience working with AWS services adjacent to the data stack, such as S3, Lambda, Athena, IAM, and CloudWatchComfort working with both structured and semi-structured data formats (Parquet, JSON, Avro)Strong communication skills and the ability to translate ambiguous business needs into technical solutionsA growth mindset — curious, humble, and motivated to solve hard, high-impact problemsBenefitsFull health, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO and holidaysHigh-growth culture with executive visibility and investor exposureCompany OverviewgWorks delivers Simple Solutions to build Smarter Government and Stronger Communities. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.gworks.com.Company H1B SponsorshipgWorks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.