About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the data foundation of a high-growth, venture-backed fintech company, driving the evolution from transactional systems to intelligent, automated operations while growing alongside the organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead the development of the data platform, defining the strategy for data warehousing and lakehouse architecture, and implementing a layered data model that transforms raw operational data into reliable, accessible, and intelligence-ready assets.
- Develop and manage both batch and real-time data pipelines to extract, load, and transform data from production systems using change data capture, ELT processes, and streaming technologies where necessary.
- Define and maintain core data models and canonical datasets used across the organization, ensuring consistency in grain, meaning, and data contracts.
- Ensure data accuracy and system reliability, especially critical for financial data, by implementing data quality controls, monitoring, observability, integrity validation, and testing frameworks.
- Design systems with compliance in mind, incorporating role-based access controls, data masking, audit trails, and data lineage from the start to protect sensitive financial information.
- Support artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives by building robust feature pipelines and providing a trusted, well-structured data foundation that enables intelligent automation and decision-making.
- Establish foundational data engineering practices, tooling, and CI/CD pipelines that future team members will build upon, setting high standards for maintainability and scalability.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options with opportunities for additional equity as the company grows
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K, Health Savings Account, and pre-tax savings options
Compensation
Competitive salary with stock options and potential for increased equity
Work Arrangement
Not specified
Team
Senior leadership role in a high-growth fintech environment
We think you'll love being part of our team because
You’ll be at the forefront of building a fast-growing fintech company, helping define how the organization scales. As a key leader, you’ll drive the AI-first operations vision, directly impacting how systems are built, automated, and optimized. Every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to grow while contributing to an exciting mission.
Our north star values are
- Team Love = Customer Love: You believe that empowering internal teams leads to better outcomes for end customers, and you focus on delivering reliable, timely data that supports critical business operations.
- Run to the Fire: You proactively tackle urgent, complex issues—especially during system disruptions—and step up when challenges arise.
- Little Things Count: You pay close attention to detail, knowing that small errors can have major consequences, and you rigorously validate assumptions and edge cases.
- Truth Seekers: You communicate honestly, welcome feedback, admit mistakes, and prioritize transparency and accountability.
- Relentlessly Curious: You continuously explore new ideas, question assumptions, and draw insights from other industries to improve systems and processes.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Stock options with opportunities for additional equity as the company grows
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K, Health Savings Account, and pre-tax savings options
Other
- The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We only accept direct applications. Third-party recruiter submissions are not considered.
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