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The Sr Data Engineer will design, implement, and maintain deployment and ETL pipelines while integrating various data sources and ensuring efficient developer experiences.
WHO WE ARE
At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.
We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Technology is at the core of what we do. Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. Our platform processes over 300 billion events per day and uses AI and machine learning to automate and simplify the entire digital campaign process.
This team is all about data—and in order to create value from the massive amount of data we collect, engineering leverages their dynamic Data Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence teams to create insights that benefit the industry as a whole.
WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
The Sr Data Engineer, DevX plays a crucial role in creating the best developer experience for data and application engineers at Basis. They design, implement and maintain deployment and ETL pipelines for data products. They integrate with a multitude of products and APIs to ensure superior development, testing and release experience for developers. You will contribute by:
- Integration: Integrate diverse data sources and vendor products, including databases, APIs, and third-party services to make data available for analytical and operational use.
- Automation: Automate repetitive and complex ETL deployment tasks to improve team efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Data Pipeline Design: Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of data.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring solutions to track data pipeline performance and quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Code Quality: code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices and standards
- Participate in the team's support rotation.
- Adhere to the data team's established development and CI/CD practices.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Strong computer science fundamentals with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong programming skills in Python or Java
- Proficiency with build management tools (Bazel)
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases
- Proficiency with Snowflake and their services (development, performance tuning)
- Proficiency with workflow orchestration engines (Apache Airflow, Argo Workflows)
- Proficiency with CI/CD engines (Harness, Circle CI, Argo CI/CD, Jenkins)
- Proficiency with at least one of database versioning tool (Flyway, Sqitch or similar)
- Proficiency with source control systems (Git)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience developing for BI tools (Looker, Thoughtspot, Power BI)
- Experience with working independently and managing multiple tasks
- Ability to lead through technical excellence
- Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported
- Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning
Integrity in Hiring
At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant.
Anything Else?
Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.
Life With Basis Technologies
We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.
Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.
If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact talent.acquisition@basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.
Top Skills
Apache Airflow
Argo Ci/Cd
Argo Workflows
Bazel
Circle Ci
Docker
Flyway
Git
Harness
Java
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Looker
Power BI
Python
Snowflake
SQL
Thoughtspot
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