Senior Data Engineer

Faegre Drinker

. Design, build, and operate scalable batch, CDC, and streaming ingestion and transformation pipelines .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,300 - $159,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Spark/PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake within Azure Databricks. Proven ability to mentor engineers, implement data security measures, and manage CI/CD processes effectively.

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Data Engineering ExperienceSpark/PySparkAzure DatabricksDelta Live TablesCI/CD Processes

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DesignData TransformationSQLDelta LakeData CleansingDeduplicationType ConformanceData LineageAutomated TestingData Security

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Azure DatabricksDelta Live TablesWorkflowsUnity CatalogVersion Control

Industry Keywords

Data IngestionData Transformation PipelinesMedallion ArchitectureClient Service OrientationHigh-Pressure Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePySparkSparkSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate scalable batch, CDC, and streaming ingestion and transformation pipelines
Ingest data from Finance, HR, DMS, and CRM systems into the Bronze and Silver layers of the Databricks medallion architecture
Implement Silver-layer cleansing, deduplication, type conformance, and cross-system key resolution
Maintain data lineage and auditability
Own orchestration using Delta Live Tables and Workflows
Manage source control, automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD promotion across Dev, Test, and Prod
Provide technical input on source data availability, grain, and refresh cadence for Gold-layer design and Unity Catalog Metric View definitions
Mentor less experienced engineers and set technical standards
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Collaborate with the Technology and Innovation team and other talented professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent years of professional experience
8+ years of production-grade data engineering experience, including hands-on pipeline design, build, and operation
Strong, hands-on experience with Spark/PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog
Direct Azure Databricks experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with orchestration tooling such as Delta Live Tables and Workflows
Experience with CI/CD, version control, and automated testing for data pipelines
Experience embedding data security, matter-level or client-level data isolation, and privilege-aware access controls in pipeline design
Ability to mentor and set technical standards for less experienced engineers
Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including communication in a virtual environment
Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
Demonstrated judgment, initiative, and ability to seek direction or clarification when appropriate
Flexibility with time and changing work environments
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships with a client service orientation
Ability to handle highly confidential information with sound judgment and discretion
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize accurately, remain detail-oriented, recognize urgency, and use good judgment
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Work authorization verification through the federal E-Verify program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off
Discretionary bonus
Life insurance
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance