Sr Data Engineer

We are looking for a Sr. Data Engineer, Data Automation & Platforms, with deep expertise across two core disciplines: ETL/ELT pipeline automation and data platform administration. You will build and operate the data infrastructure that powers analytics, reporting, and self-service data access across the organization, while keeping the platform reliable, governed, and cost-efficient.
Key Responsibilities

• ETL / ELT Pipeline Automation: Build and operate scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using open-source tools (Python, Spark, etc) and managed platforms such as Fivetran, etc, applying automation-first patterns to minimize per-source engineering effort. Own the dbt project end-to-end - model layering, testing, deployment, and lineage - and instrument pipelines with data quality checks, SLA alerting, and CI/CD practices.
• Platform Administration & Operations: Administer Data platform tools such as Snowflake, AWS Services, DBT Cloud across all environments, warehouse sizing, query optimization, object lifecycle, RBAC design, and Row-Level Security implementation with access provisioning automated through scripting or infrastructure-as-code. Own alerting and notification automation for pipeline health, data quality breaches, and cost spikes, and provide operational support and administration. May need to participate in On-Call rotations.

This is a remote eligible position. Candidates who sit within a 45 mile radius of Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI will be required to work hybrid (2 days per week in office). All candidates will be required to work EST hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• 6+ years of data engineering experience with senior-level ownership of pipelines and ingestion systems.

Preferred Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with open-source orchestration tools - Python, Apache Airflow, Spark, Kafka, or equivalent.
• Experience operating Fivetran, dbt - connector configuration, schema drift handling, and sync management.
• Experience building ingestion automation frameworks using metadata-driven or configuration-driven patterns.
• Hands-on Snowflake administration - virtual warehouse sizing, query tuning, clustering keys, object lifecycle management, and credit cost governance.
• Snowflake feature administration including Streams, Tasks, Dynamic Tables, Snowpipe, and Data Sharing.
• Platform-level administration of managed ELT tools such as Fivetran or Matillion - user management, connector governance, environment configuration, and operational support.
• Hands-on dbt administration: project configuration, environment and job management, dbt Cloud/Core deployment, and model promotion workflows.
• DevOps & Release Automation / Monitoring:
• Experience owning end-to-end alerting and notification automation for pipeline failures, data quality breaches, SLA violations, and platform cost anomalies.
• Experience applying DevOps practices to data infrastructure, Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent), and automated testing for dbt models and pipeline code.
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform or equivalent) for provisioning Snowflake objects, roles, and warehouses in a repeatable, auditable way.
• Ability to manage release workflows across dev / staging / prod environments with automated promotion gates and rollback capability.
• Experience with Snowflake AI integrations
• Snowflake SnowPro Core, Advanced, or Cortex AI certification
• Experience with dbt Mesh or cross-project dbt architectures at scale
• Background in SaaS industries

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
• A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
• Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.

DOE, salary $125K - $155K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact [email protected]. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.