Who You Are • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years focused on data engineering, building and operating large-scale data platforms. • Proven experience designing and optimizing data pipelines, data warehouses, and big data solutions. • Strong proficiency in data and advanced SQL, including: Complex analytical queries, Query performance tuning, Indexing & partitioning strategies • Experience working with Relational and NoSQL databases • Large-scale queue systems (Kafka, SQS, etc.) • Experience working with Distributed processing engines • Strong background in distributed systems and event-driven architectures. • Experience working with cloud-native infrastructure and high-scale systems. • Practical experience deploying and operating services in Kubernetes-based environments. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment, solving complex data challenges with scalable and innovative solutions.