Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Data Engineer Position

At Verndale, we are building a next-generation Data & Analytics practice designed to help organizations transform their complex data ecosystems into engines of clarity and intelligent action. Our vision is to empower clients to unlock hidden opportunities, optimize operations, and accelerate profitable growth through modern data architectures, trusted data management, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions. As part of a digital experience services firm with a strong heritage in customer experience and marketing technology, our Data & Analytics team extends Verndale’s core capabilities to deliver seamlessly integrated, insight-driven solutions that fuel personalization, operational excellence, and strategic foresight. We are pragmatic innovators, grounded in Verndale’s entrepreneurial culture, who design scalable, well-governed data platforms and embed intelligence into business workflows, enabling clients to thrive in the era of generative AI and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust ETL / ELT pipelines (batch and streaming) that move data from diverse source systems into analytics, AI, and machine learning platforms.
• Develop and optimize data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, marts) that support real-time and batch analytics, ML workflows, and personalization use cases.
• Build automation and orchestration for data pipelines using modern workflow tools (Airflow, Prefect, dbt, Azure Data Factory, etc.).
• Partner with data architects, analysts, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and deliver data products with impact.
• Ensure data quality, lineage, observability, and security through validation, monitoring, and governance best practices.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of pipelines and storage, leveraging partitioning, indexing, and query tuning.
• Support cloud-first architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, integrating services for compute, storage, and real-time data processing.
• Contribute to proofs of concept, platform migrations, and modernization efforts for client data platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

Nice-to-Have Skills

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About Verndale

Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences.

At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.

If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale.

Compensation & Benefits

$85,000 - $120,000 USD

In accordance with applicable law, the above salary range provided is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the  salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package.

Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.

Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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