Data Engineer

Welcome to Foundry, a cryptocurrency pioneer committed to advancing decentralized infrastructure. At Foundry, we're actively shaping the decentralized financial landscape instead of waiting for it to unfold. By equipping institutions with the necessary tools for mining and staking digital assets, we are propelling the industry forward with our dedicated team at the heart of our efforts.

If you have a passion for innovation, are driven by the potential of blockchain technology, and wish to be part of global transformative changes, we invite you to connect with us. At Foundry, your skills will have a meaningful impact as you play a role in designing a more equitable and interconnected world through blockchain technology. Join us as an integral member of the Foundry team where your contributions will play a significant part in empowering a decentralized future.

This specific position is based at Foundry in India.

DESCRIPTION:

The Data Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join Foundry, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, one of the most active investors in the blockchain industry. As the Data Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be a crucial technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure pipelines.

This is a unique chance to join a small, professional entrepreneurial team supported by a key player in the rapidly growing crypto industry.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Focus on managing data infrastructure and pipelines. You will collaborate closely with data analysts to comprehend data requirements and ensure the availability, quality, and reliability of our data assets.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Architect and direct the development of a robust and scalable data collection infrastructure, encompassing various protocols.
• Oversee the data collection, research, and analysis of operational and blockchain data.
• Drive initiatives to improve data system performance and reliability, as well as innovate and optimize internal data practices to address gaps and inefficiencies.
• Ensure flawless data accuracy and completeness during transfer and loading into enterprise repositories.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of security and integrity controls.
• Create and oversee data warehouse management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead cross-functional project teams in analyzing business requirements, conducting complex data analysis, and supporting user acceptance testing for diverse data needs.
• Organize and interpret data trends effectively, unveiling patterns and insights.
• Work closely with crypto product managers, business analysts, and engineers to fulfill data requirements.
• Develop advanced scripts for automating complex accounting and data processes.
• Lead scripting and scraping projects for data modeling preparation.
• Optimize and refine data architecture for seamless retrieval.
• Enhance data resiliency, redundancy, and recovery mechanisms.
• Design and oversee the management of comprehensive data lakes and data marts for infrastructure data.
• Develop and implement advanced data solutions to drive infrastructure information gathering initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, information technology, or related fields.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering with a strong track record of delivering complex data solutions or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with a preference for Python.
• Profound understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and advanced data modeling concepts.
• Proficiency in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and distributed computing.
• Strong experience working with cloud platforms, especially AWS, and containerization technologies, with a preference for Docker.
• Strong experience using Snowflake data warehouse.
• Strong experience with data transformation tools like dbt (data build tool).
• Proficiency in job scheduling and orchestration tools such as Prefect, Dagster, or Airflow.
• Familiarity with data integration tools like Fivetran, Stitch, Hevo, Airbyte.
• Experience with Terraform for managing data infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead technical projects.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the capability to work across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Microsoft Certified.
• Experience with advanced data warehousing solutions like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake, as well as expertise in data warehousing best practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts and tools.
• Expertise in data governance frameworks and data compliance regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Previous experience in a startup environment, understanding the fast-paced and dynamic nature of startups.
• Experience working with global teams.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment with seasoned industry leaders.
• A learning environment where you can delve into the latest technologies and make a difference.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and incentive compensation with Unlimited PTO/Flexible time off.
• Professional development budget for personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with company contribution.
• Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care (Not available for Bermuda positions).
• Paid parental leave.

ENVIRONMENT:

At Foundry, our people come first. We prioritize a people-centric culture that forms the basis of all our operations. Employees have ample avenues to voice thoughts, opinions, and ideas through companywide meetings, town halls, and team outings and events. We emphasize individual importance through engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity efforts.

Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on various factors protected under law. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.

ABOUT FOUNDRY:

At Foundry, we are dedicated to empowering a decentralized infrastructure. With a passionate team focused on the future of finance, we seek like-minded individuals who share in our vision for digital assets shaping the world. Created to meet institutional demand for improved access, efficiency, and transparency in digital currency mining and staking, Foundry leverages unparalleled expertise and resources to support decentralized networks.

Disclaimer:

The statements made are designed to provide a general overview of the work performed by employees and do not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities.