[Remote] Sr. Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer focused on building, optimizing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines while enhancing data architecture and driving data quality initiatives.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflowsRefactor and enhance existing data processing frameworks to improve performance and reliabilityPerform extensive data validation, testing, and quality assurance across data platformsOptimize SQL queries, database structures, and table performance within PostgreSQL environmentsImplement and support backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPIDevelop and maintain data solutions leveraging AWS services including EKS and LambdaWork with Parquet files and large-scale datasets to support analytics and reporting requirementsImprove overall data architecture, operational stability, and system performanceMaintain detailed task tracking, status reporting, and execution transparency through Excel-based project trackingProactively identify risks, communicate project status, and manage timelines effectivelyCollaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to support data-driven initiativesContribute to AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases and data integrationsSkills6+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Backend Engineering, or related rolesStrong hands-on experience with Python developmentExtensive experience with PostgreSQL and advanced SQL optimizationExperience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflowsStrong knowledge of data engineering concepts, data modeling, and data architectureExperience working with Parquet file formats and large-scale datasetsHands-on experience with AWS services including EKS, Lambda, and cloud-native architecturesExperience developing APIs and microservices using FastAPI or similar frameworksStrong data testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skillsExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, priorities, and status reportingStrong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environmentMust be located within the EST time zoneExperience within financial services, investment management, analytics, or related domainsExperience with AI solutions and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworksFamiliarity with machine learning data pipelines and AI-powered applicationsExperience working in highly data-intensive environmentsStrong understanding of operational monitoring and reliability practicesBenefitsMedicalDental401(k)Direct depositCommuter benefitsCompany OverviewFounded in 1990, Solomon Page is a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in New York City with offices across the United States. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://solomonpage.com.