PYTHON DATA ENGINEER- REMOTE

Compass Group

Houston, TX

Full Time

Senior

120k-140k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction. Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes. We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and AWS services.
Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows with AWS Glue, Lambda, and S3.
Develop APIs in Python to enable seamless data access for analytics and operational systems.
Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement reusable data models and architecture.
Apply best practices for serverless computing, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
Document data flows, architecture diagrams, and engineering processes.
Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards.
Integrate third-party APIs and external data sources.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives.
Stay current with AWS innovations and modern data engineering practices.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend development roles.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Python for data engineering.
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency with AWS services: Lambda, Glue, S3, Athena, Redshift, DynamoDB, and Snowflake.
Solid understanding of data modeling (OLTP, ODS, dimensional modeling).
Experience designing and integrating APIs using Python.
Familiarity with serverless architecture and event-driven design.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working in agile environments with CI/CD workflows.

Nice to Have

AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect or Data Analytics).
Experience with dbt, Databricks, or other modern data stack tools.
Exposure to machine learning pipelines and AI-driven analytics.
Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience integrating with platforms like ServiceNow.

Qualifications

No specific formal educational qualifications specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD&D
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave

Working at Compass Group

At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and value diversity and inclusion in our work environment.

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