Lead Data Engineer

Launchpotato

Remote
Base salary set according to market rates; profit-...
Remote
Python and sql expertise
Aws cloud-native environments
Scalable etl pipelines
Launch Potato is seeking a Lead Data Engineer with over 5 years of experience in data engineering, particularly in cloud-native environments. The role requires deep expertise in Python, SQL, and AWS, focusing on building scalable ETL pipelines and data infrastructure to support business intelligence and analytics

Job Summary

  • Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company reaching over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands like FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.
  • The company fosters a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.
  • This role will lead scalable data engineering efforts to empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, fueling strategic growth.

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Launch Potato is seeking a Lead Data Engineer with over 5 years of experience in data engineering, particularly in cloud-native environments. The role requires deep expertise in Python, SQL, and AWS, focusing on building scalable ETL pipelines and data infrastructure to support business intelligence and analytics.

Salary

Base salary set according to market rates; Profit-sharing bonus; Competitive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python and SQL expertise
  • AWS cloud-native environments
  • Scalable ETL pipelines
  • Data lake infrastructure
  • Distributed systems and Spark

Nice-to-have

  • High-performance culture
  • Growth mindset
  • Quality-first engineering culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of data engineering experience
  • Experience in fast-paced, cloud-native environments
  • AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto) expertise
  • Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

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