Senior Data Engineer

Murmuration is a mission-driven organization that aims to transform America by strengthening the ties that hold communities together. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team and work on building infrastructure that delivers real impact. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in data engineering and be passionate about civic engagement and technology.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a related field
• Deep experience designing and operating data pipelines and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Dagster, Airflow)
• Strong understanding of ELT/analytics engineering patterns (e.g., dbt, dimensional modeling, data contracts)
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
• Proficiency in Python, containerization (Docker), and modern deployment patterns
• Experience working in lean, cross-functional teams and operating in environments with evolving requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan
• Generous paid parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• A company laptop
• A flexible remote work environment
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses
• A yearly professional development fund
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help
• Yearly in-person staff retreats