Senior Data / Software Engineer / Python / Hybrid Smyrna, GA
Motion Recruitment · Smyrna, GA · 1 mo ago
HybridEngineering$150k–$180k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Own the architecture, development, and long-term technical direction of the company's core data analytics platform
- Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines that process large volumes of real estate, mortgage, and title transaction data
- Develop and enhance backend applications and services using Python
- Design and optimize data warehousing solutions, database performance, and data models within PostgreSQL environments
- Build and maintain scalable event-driven data pipelines utilizing Kafka and cloud-native infrastructure
- Collaborate closely with the CTO and business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into scalable technical solutions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a hybrid Data/Software Engineering role
- Strong Python development experience with the ability to design and maintain production-grade applications
- Extensive experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data processing workflows
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and data warehousing concepts
- Experience working with Kafka or similar streaming/event-driven technologies
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS cloud services
- Experience designing scalable data architectures and making technical decisions independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex data challenges
- Comfortable operating in a highly visible ownership role with significant autonomy and accountability
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge ideas, provide feedback, and collaborate directly with executive leadership
The Offer
- Competitive base salary and benefits package
- Direct mentorship and knowledge transfer from the CTO
- Opportunity to become the primary owner of a highly strategic analytics platform
- Significant influence over architecture, technology decisions, and product direction
- Hybrid work environment in Smyrna, GA
- Initial onboarding period with increased onsite collaboration (3-4 days per week for approximately 3-4 months), transitioning to onsite Mondays and Wednesdays thereafter
- High-impact role with strong visibility across leadership and the business