[Remote] Senior Data Engineer (DBT)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. The Senior Data Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, and delivering scalable data models that power analytics and AI initiatives, while acting as a mentor and leader within the data services organization.ResponsibilitiesOwning the design and development of robust dbt Core models that transform raw data into trusted, analytics‑ready datasets in SnowflakeArchitecting scalable, high‑performance data models that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and AI use casesTranslating complex business and analytical requirements into efficient, well‑structured ELT solutions through close collaboration with BI, analytics, and business stakeholdersEmbedding best practices in data quality, testing, documentation, and lineage to ensure transparency, reliability, and trust in our data ecosystemLeveraging Python to support automation, data validation, orchestration, and performance monitoring across ELT pipelinesMonitoring, tuning, and optimizing Snowflake query performance and cost efficiencyLeading technical design discussions and contributing hands‑on to critical data initiativesServing as a technical lead and mentor, guiding other engineers and elevating standards across the full data transformation lifecycleProviding thought leadership on modern data transformation patterns, tooling, and architecture to help shape enterprise data strategySupporting data governance and metadata enrichment initiatives in alignment with broader enterprise data goalsSkills5+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineeringBachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceAdvanced SQL skills with deep, hands-on experience using dbt Core for data transformation, testing, and documentationExperience with dbt CoreStrong expertise with Snowflake or a similar modern cloud data platformProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and performance tuningSolid understanding of dimensional modeling, ELT principles, and data warehousing best practicesExperience with Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps, Argo)Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other engineersStrong collaboration skills and a proven ability to influence and drive adoption of modern data engineering best practicesExperience supporting enterprise data governance or metadata management initiativesPrior involvement in large-scale analytics or AI-driven data platformsBenefitsWork From Home. Feel free to rock the casual wear while still being camera ready. You will be working from your home office (in an approved city & state) and make sure you have a conducive and quiet workspace with no distractions and reliable and secure internet.Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!Company OverviewDriveTime Automotive Group is a dealer helping people with credit issues purchase a vehicle of their choice. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.drivetime.com.