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alpaca

9 days ago

Data Platform Engineer

Remote · Remote - Americas Remote - Americas

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You will build and operate reliable systems for Alpaca's data platform while collaborating with experienced engineers. This role involves enhancing the scalability and reliability of data infrastructure across the organization.

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Job description

You will build and operate reliable systems for Alpaca's data platform while collaborating with experienced engineers. This role involves enhancing the scalability and reliability of data infrastructure across the organization.

Details

  • Remote - Americas
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Strong skills in Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure, Kafka

The work

  • Design and develop Alpaca’s core data platform and lakehouse infrastructure
  • Build scalable streaming and CDC pipelines into Apache Iceberg
  • Ensure platform reliability through observability and incident response
  • Collaborate with DevOps and stakeholders to enhance infrastructure capabilities