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Data Science & Analytics 1d ago

Senior Data Engineer

Railroad19
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Senior-Level

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Railroad19, Inc is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in building modern lakehouse architectures on GCP. This role focuses on designing, developing in Python & Spark, and delivering reusable data-sharing adapters that connect BigQuery-backed data products to Snowflake and Databricks using Iceberg UniForm and Delta Sharing.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement the UniForm write layer (Delta + Iceberg dual metadata).
  • Build GCS → BigQuery ingestion pipelines for structured operational datasets.
  • Develop and implement in Python and Spark.
  • Implement Kafka-based CDC patterns for real-time and near-real-time ingestion.
  • Develop data lineage, dependency tracking, and modular adapter code.
  • Configure Snowflake Horizon external tables for zero-copy reads.
  • All data hub tables are to be written once using Delta Lake with Iceberg UniForm enabled… readable by all target consumers without conversion.
  • Implement and certify Delta Sharing endpoints for Databricks consumers.
  • Build governed access layer components: RBAC, connector registry entries, tenant-scoped authorization.
  • Align semantic layer models with LookML and KPI catalog definitions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features.
  • Troubleshoot issues across the full stack and contribute to code quality.

Skills/Experience:

  • 6+ years of proven enterprise-level experience in Python & Spark
  • Advanced experience in GCP BigQuery
  • Strong working knowledge of Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Iceberg UniForm
  • Experience with Delta Sharing; Kafka / CDC pipelines
  • Specific work experience in Snowflake Horizon Catalog; Databricks Unity Catalog
  • Solid experience with Data lake architecture & ingestion pipeline design
  • Excellent Communication skills and the ability to work cohesively with multiple teams.

Preferred Experience – Nice to Have

  • Prior delivery in enterprise SaaS, media, or advertising technology.
  • Active daily use of AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code preferred).

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Railroad19 is a US-based custom enterprise software consultancy that designs, builds, and operates mission-critical software systems for large organizations. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, the company specializes in deploying senior, AI-enabled engineering teams across key sectors including media & entertainment, energy markets, and financial compliance. Railroad19 provides end-to-end software architecture, application development, legacy system modernization, quality engineering, and cloud-native solutions.

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