Data Engineer, Sr

About The Company
Vantaca has recently achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.25 billion, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The company is at the forefront of innovation within its industry, dedicated to building a category-defining platform that is transforming operational processes across the sector. With a focus on rapid growth, Vantaca is expanding its footprint, evidenced by a 100% year-over-year growth rate and the successful launch of its AI product, HOAi, which scaled from zero to millions in revenue within months. Backed by prominent investors such as Cove Hill Partners and JMI Private Equity, Vantaca is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that displace legacy systems, with over six million doors managed on its platform. The organization fosters a collaborative, visionary, and customer-centric culture, emphasizing accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Recognized for its dynamic work environment and industry leadership, Vantaca continues to attract top talent eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

About The Role
Vantaca is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join its high-impact, fast-paced team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and scalable data products that enable better decision-making across the organization. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring data quality, security, and reliability, directly contributing to the company's strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver innovative solutions that drive organizational success. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, optimize data models for performance and cost efficiency, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. As a key member of the data engineering team, you will influence best practices, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the company's data infrastructure to support its rapid growth and technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related analytical/engineering fields
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles, with a thorough understanding of data pipeline development and ETL frameworks
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience designing and optimizing data warehouses
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices in data engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support organizational data needs
• Implement data governance, quality, and security standards across all data systems
• Optimize data models and queries to enhance performance and reduce costs
• Develop and maintain data infrastructure leveraging modern cloud technologies and tools
• Create reusable frameworks and tools to streamline data engineering workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data quality and pipeline failures
• Lead initiatives to improve system reliability, scalability, and overall performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute data engineering roadmaps and deliver impactful solutions
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the data team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting from day one
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (minimum one continuous week per year required)
• 401K plan with company matching contributions
• Flexible remote work arrangements with optional office visits
• Generous parental leave policies
• Ongoing professional development and industry training opportunities
• Recognition as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company and multiple awards for community and business contributions
• Participation in active culture committees and leadership development programs

Equal Opportunity

Vantaca is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.