Senior Data Engineer Echelix Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Data model design Data modeling projects Tooling Infrastructure as Code (IaC) DevOps Data retrieval time improvement Schema design Snowflake Database server management Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Production systems Terraform Mentoring Developing and maintaining backend systems GraphQL APIs Kafka GraphQL DevOps automation Managing cloud database deployments System tuning AWS CloudFormation Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance data infrastructure across cloud platforms. This role is ideal for database professionals who have evolved beyond traditional DBA work into cloud-native architectures, API-driven data access layers, and modern DevOps practices. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like GraphQL, Hasura, and managed cloud databases while mentoring engineers on data architecture best practices. What You'll Do Design, tune, and manage Postgre

SQL, SQL

Server, and cloud-managed databases (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL Database/Cosmos DB) Architect and implement GraphQL APIs using Hasura or equivalent technologies for real-time data access Lead cloud database migrations and deployments across AWS and Azure environments Automate database CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline Develop and maintain data access layers and APIs that integrate with AI and application workloads Monitor, secure, and optimize database performance using cloud-native tools (AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog) Implement database security best practices including encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements Mentor engineers on database design, data modeling, and architecture best practices What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience designing and managing production database systems Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server, including performance tuning and query optimization Hands-on experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB) Experience with GraphQL and API development, preferably with Hasura or similar platforms Strong background in database CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep) Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database normalization Strong communication and mentoring skills Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Nice to Have Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) Knowledge of data streaming platforms (Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs) Experience with data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse) Background in AI/ML data pipelines and feature stores Relevant certifications (AWS Database Specialty, Azure Database Administrator, PostgreSQL Professional)

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Mesa, AZ 85201