Principal Data Engineer/ Technical Lead

Unqork

Remote, USA
Not specified; benefits: competitive compensation ...
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10+ years backend or data engineering experience
Deep proficiency with mongodb atlas and aggregation pipelines
Strong node.js and javascript microservices development
** Unqork is seeking a Principal Data Engineer/Technical Lead, responsible for designing and implementing data services while providing mentorship to a small engineering team. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with MongoDB and SQL systems, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive engineering culture. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing high-performance services and abstraction layers that transform application data needs into specific database operations.
  • Candidates will act as a player-coach, providing technical direction and mentorship to a squad of 3–5 engineers while remaining hands-on with code.
  • Unqork offers competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a remote-first culture where contributions directly shape the product for enterprise customers.

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** Unqork is seeking a Principal Data Engineer/Technical Lead, responsible for designing and implementing data services while providing mentorship to a small engineering team. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with MongoDB and SQL systems, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive engineering culture. **

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Competitive compensation package; Perks: Unlimited PTO, student loan payback, 100% employer-covered medical/dental/vision, WFH stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years backend or data engineering experience
  • Deep proficiency with MongoDB Atlas and aggregation pipelines
  • Strong Node.js and JavaScript microservices development
  • Experience building Data Access Layers (DAL) and ODMs
  • Proven track record as a player-coach technical lead
  • Architecture of multi-tenant secure database systems
  • Experience with Apache Kafka and Spark for data pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • AI-forward mindset and tool usage
  • Background in metadata-driven or no-code systems
  • Familiarity with SQL-to-NoSQL translation patterns
  • Experience with Elastic search systems
  • Knowledge of Redis caching strategies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Master's preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in backend, data, or platform engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in a Technical Lead or Player-Coach capacity
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Direct experience implementing Redis and Atlas Search

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