Senior Data Engineer at Suntex Marina Investors, LLC

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Engineering, ETL, ELT, Palantir Foundry, PySpark, SQL, Python, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Analytics, Data Integration, Data Quality, Documentation, Mentorship, Data Products, Feature Engineering

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Senior Data Engineer DEPARTMENT: Information Technology REPORTS TO: Manager, Data & Analytics POSITION PURPOSE: The Senior Data Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for designing, building, and owning scalable, reliable, and well-governed data solutions that enable enterprise analytics and decision-making. This role operates at the intersection of data engineering, analytics enablement, and governance. The Senior Data Engineer owns complex data pipelines and curated data products, partners closely with analytics and business stakeholders, and sets technical standards that improve data quality, usability, and trust across the organization. The Senior Data Engineer is comfortable operating with ambiguity, can independently own data domains end-to-end, and serves as a mentor and force multiplier within the data engineering team. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Data Engineering & Platform Ownership * Design, build, and own end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse data sources using Palantir Foundry, PySpark, pandas, and SQL * Architect scalable, resilient data integration solutions supporting analytics, reporting, and operational use cases * Establish and maintain integrations with enterprise systems and external platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, advertising platforms) 2. Analytics Enablement and Data Applications * Develop analytics-ready datasets and curated data products that enable self-service reporting and analysis * Build and maintain custom analytics applications using Palantir Foundry Workshop and backend tools (Pipeline Builder, PySpark, pandas) * Enable advanced analytical use cases by delivering feature-ready datasets (e.g., for forecasting, trend analysis, or anomaly direction), without owning full data science model lifecycle unless explicitly required 3. Data Governance, Standards, and Security * Support and enhance data governance frameworks that improve data quality, consistency, security, and compliance * Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and access policies * Contribute to medallion architecture design, data modeling standards, and metadata and/or documentation practices 4. Technical Leadership and Mentorship * Serve as a senior technical resource for the team, providing design guidance, code reviews, and architectural input * Participate in design reviews and help establish long-term technical direction for the data platform 5. Documentation and Continuous Improvement * Build and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for pipelines, data products, and integrations * Identify opportunities to improve tooling, methodologies, and development workflows EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2. 5+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, or business intelligence roles 3. Must have strong hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including Pipeline Builder and Workshop 4. Must have advanced proficiency in PySpark and SQL for large-scale data transformation 5. Must have strong Python skills (pandas, familiarity with polars is a plus) 6. Must have a solid understanding of data modeling and medallion architecture 7. Must have experience integrating data from ERP, CRM, POS, or similar enterprise systems 8. Must have experience implementing or supporting data governance and access control models WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be able to independently lift, carry, push, and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds 2. This individual is located in an office environment generally seated at a desk with a chair for multiple hours 3. Must be able to swim or willing to wear a personal floatation device when visiting marina site locations 4. Must be able to travel on occasion STATEMENT OF PURPOSE  This document provides descriptive information about the above Suntex Marinas position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Suntex Marinas reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.   Suntex Marinas provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Suntex Marinas is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and team members with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and owning scalable data solutions that enable enterprise analytics. This role includes managing complex data pipelines, partnering with stakeholders, and ensuring data governance and quality.