DistantJob
Senior Data Engineer
Remote. The employer does not say where candidates may be based.
Location not stated
Employer listed it 5 months ago · Added 4 days ago
Been open since 5 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Location not stated
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Data
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $145k–$210k a year, a typical range taken from 255 senior-level data roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Undisclosed
The listing is advertised as remote but does not state which countries or regions candidates may work from.
Why this role is Undisclosed
We only label a role Work from anywhere, Region restricted or Work from home when the employer's own wording says so. We checked this advert under our current rules and found no country or region eligibility requirement in it. We don't guess, so it stays Undisclosed until the employer publishes enough location information. Here is exactly what the advert left out.
- Countries you can work from: Not stated. The advert only gives "Remote", which names no country you must live in.
- Whether the work is remote: Confirmed by the employer: "This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere."
- Working hours: Not stated. No timezone overlap or set hours are mentioned, so assume nothing either way.
Worth a look all the same. Missing wording is usually a rushed job posting rather than a closed door, so ask where you can be based in your first message, before you write a tailored application.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- No residency or region requirement found in the job description
- Check with the employer before assuming you can work from abroad
The quotes above are the employer's own words; the reading is ours. Always check the original listing and employment terms before working from another country.
About the role
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Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Data Engineer who is skilled in building complex systems beyond just writing queries. This role focuses on SQL Server in both Linux and Windows environments and requires versatility across various tools, including PowerShell, APIs, Python, and emerging AI/LLM technologies. If you enjoy stretching your expertise beyond SQL and want to contribute to innovative solutions, this position is for you. The role is for one of our North American clients with proprietary software for the insurance industry.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and optimize complex SQL Server solutions, emphasizing performance tuning, indexing, and data modeling.
Manage relational and semi-structured data, including JSON stored in SQL Server and multi-dimensional datasets.
Query and transform JSON using native SQL Server tools, such as OPENJSON and JSON_VALUE.
Use PowerShell, SQL Server tools, and scripting to automate processes.
Enhance functionalities by integrating with APIs and external systems.
Address problems comprehensively, focusing on end-to-end solutions beyond the database layer.
Operate within a complex, multi-system application environment, avoiding isolated reporting or analytics tasks.
Explore and implement LLM-driven workflows, including prompting and structured outputs.
Continuously enhance efficiency by replacing manual processes with automation.
Required Skills:
Proficient in SQL Server, including query performance, indexing, and data modeling.
Experience handling JSON in SQL Server and managing hybrid data models.
Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting languages for automation purposes.
Ability to work across multiple systems, including databases, APIs, and services.
Proven ability to deliver effective solutions in a timely manner.
Preferred Skills:
Background in smaller teams with end-to-end system ownership.
Experience in complex application environments rather than isolated reporting or analytics settings.
Capability to navigate and solve problems without detailed requirements.
Requirements
- ·Proficient in SQL Server, including query performance, indexing, and data modeling.
- ·Experience handling JSON in SQL Server and managing hybrid data models.
- ·Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting languages for automation purposes.
- ·Ability to work across multiple systems, including databases, APIs, and services.
- ·Proven ability to deliver effective solutions in a timely manner.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, undisclosed, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at DistantJob, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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