Data Engineer
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our engineering team at one of our clients in New York City. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the data infrastructure that powers our legal research platform.
Responsibilities:
Design and optimize the database schema, leveraging Postgres and Elasticsearch
Develop data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load legal research data
Implement efficient querying and indexing strategies to power the search and analytics functionality
Monitor database performance and implement optimizations as needed
Work closely with the full-stack engineers to ensure the data layer supports the product requirements.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience working with databases, particularly Postgres
Familiarity with Elasticsearch is a plus
Strong SQL and data modeling skills
Experience building data pipelines and optimizing database performance
Startup experience is a strong plus
Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities
This is a fully onsite role in our New York office. Competitive compensation based on experience. Salary Range: $150-170K/Annually