Senior Engineer, Data Engineering

Join to apply for the Senior Data Engineer role at CARDO AI About Cardo AI Since 2018, Cardo AI has been empowering banks, trustees, and investors with a platform that optimizes portfolios, streamlines transactions, and unlocks new growth opportunities. With over $40Bn in assets under management, our goal is to expand the Asset-Based Finance (ABF) market beyond $40Tn while fostering a future based on speed, confidence, and innovation. By combining automated workflows, comprehensive data, and AI-driven insights, we turn complexity into opportunity, helping clients stay ahead in an evolving market. Encina, Blackstone, and other top institutions trust Cardo AI to power their private credit strategies. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team and support Cardo AI\'s rapid growth. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, performant data pipelines and data warehousing solutions. Your work will enable the AI algorithms and data science products that power our platform. As a Senior Data Engineer at Cardo AI you will Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow Optimize SQL queries running on Trino Lead large scale data lakehouse and analytics projects with high business impact Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on data engineering best practices Collaborate closely with Data Science and Product teams to deliver robust data solutions Build and maintain automated data workflows and cloud infrastructure on AWS (S3, Glue, EKS) Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability of data systems Strong command of relational databases (Postgres) and advanced SQL with query performance tuning experience Extensive experience building ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and orchestrating workflows with Apache Airflow Deep knowledge of AWS data and compute services: Aurora, Athena, S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, etc. Strong understanding of data engineering design principles, data modeling, and pipeline architecture Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to other engineers Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform (preferred) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of data lake architectures and semi-structured data sources Why Cardo AI? Joining Cardo AI is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. Your work will directly shape the company’s direction and the evolution of our cutting-edge products. By joining our team, you\'ll be influencing the efficiency and growth of the Private Credit and Asset-Based Finance markets, empowering our clients and redefining the industry. At Cardo AI, Excellence is our standard. We are driven by innovation, passion, and the courage to take risks. Autonomy & Impact: Take ownership of your work and make data-driven decisions that shape the industry. Enjoy training, mentorship, and the flexibility to evolve within the company. Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Enjoy a healthy balance with flexible working options that support your personal and professional life. A Culture of Care: We believe in teamwork, transparency, and a customer-first approach to everything we do. Benefits & Compensation Embrace hybrid work and enjoy flexible hours that suit your lifestyle. Competitive salary plus yearly performance-based bonuses. Fuel Your Success: Fresh fruit, lunch options, and irresistible espresso coffee to keep you energized. Work Hard, Play Harder: Ready to make an impact with Cardo AI? Mid-Senior level Full-time We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #