Data Engineer - Senior

What We're Working On We help global enterprises launch digital products that reach millions of users. Our projects involve massive datasets, complex pipelines, and real-world impact across industries. What You’ll Do • Join the team as a Senior-Level Data Engineer • Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL pipelines from the ground up • Work with large, complex datasets using Python or Java and raw SQL • Build scalable, efficient data flows and transformations • Collaborate with data analysts, product managers, and developers to deliver actionable data to stakeholders • Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across systems What We’re Looking For • 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer • Strong skills in Python or Java for data processing • Proficient in SQL, especially for querying large datasets • Experience with batch and/or stream data processing pipelines • Familiarity with cloud-based storage and compute (e.g., AWS S3, EC2, Lambda, GCP Cloud Storage, etc.) • Knowledge of data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization • Comfortable working in agile, collaborative, and fully remote environments • Fluent in English (spoken and written) Nice to Have (Not Required) • Experience with Airflow, Kafka, or similar orchestration/message tools • Exposure to basic data governance or privacy standards • Unit testing and CI/CD pipelines for data workflows This job is 100% Remote – please ensure you have a comfortable home office setup in your preferred work location. Salary Salary range: $50,000 - $100,000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role's scope. Location: This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules. Benefits In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefits to support your professional and personal growth, including: • Flexible working hours in a remote environment. • Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees. • 401K Contribution. • A professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge. • 15 days of paid time off annually. • Access to soft-skill development courses to further your career. Position Details This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. At Lumenalta, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work-life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members. This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future