Senior Data Engineer

AvidXchange is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to design and build scalable data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and business insights. The role leads delivery of data flows, contributes to technical direction, and shares responsibility for platform reliability and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native data pipelines for both batch and streaming use cases using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark, and Kafka
• Build and maintain multi-dimensional data models optimized for performance, cost, and maintainability
• Integrate upstream data sources (ERP, CRM, external APIs) into core systems with strong attention to data integrity and lineage
• Optimize data flows for storage, processing, and performance using best practices within the Azure ecosystem
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation with Senior and Principal Engineers to ensure data platform reliability
• Resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Support operational data tasks (e.g., schema changes, table updates) to maintain agility and consistency
• Contribute to process improvement and operational metrics that enhance system performance and team efficiency
• Partner with product managers, analysts, and engineers to deliver well-architected, scalable data solutions
• Provide peer mentorship and participate in code and design reviews to elevate technical standards
• Influence tooling, architecture, and design decisions that shape the long-term direction of the data platform
• Contribute to documentation, reusability practices, and knowledge sharing across teams

Skills

• Extensive experience in **data engineering or software engineering** with a strong data focus
• Advanced proficiency in **Python and SQL**, with ability to design efficient data transformations and workflows
• Proven experience designing and implementing **large-scale ETL pipelines** and **event-driven architectures** (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Deep understanding of **data warehousing concepts**, dimensional modeling, and modern architectures such as data lakes and lakehouses
• Hands-on experience with **Azure data services** (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Azure Functions)
• Expertise working within a **major cloud platform** (preferably Azure), including architecture and platform design
• Strong understanding of **DevOps principles**, Git-based version control, and **CI/CD pipelines** for data systems
• Ability to balance **technical excellence with operational ownership**, including prioritizing effectively during on-call rotations
• Collaborative mindset with strong **communication and problem-solving skills**
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• AvidXchange does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas for this position

Benefits

• 18 days PTO, fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays)
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Competitive Healthcare
• High Deductible Health Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage
• Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) Match: 100% match on the first 3% of your salary, plus 50% match on the next 2%
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange (must be full-time for at least 3 months)
• Eldercare Leave: 8 weeks at 100% pay to care for a qualifying family member (must be full-time for at least one year)
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
• Gym reimbursements for remote teammates up to $28/month
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250 (must be full-time for at least one year)
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking

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