Software Data Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Remote (Boston, MA preferred)

Job Overview:

Santander Bank is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer with strong Python development skills and a background in data engineering, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based data platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working across the full software development lifecycle and be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using Python.
• Work with cloud databases (Snowflake) to support data warehousing and analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical validations, and UAT support.
• Follow SDLC best practices including design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and provide feedback on design documents.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8 10+ years of professional IT experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python development.
• Experience with ETL pipeline development and data transformation.
• Proficiency with GitHub for code management and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud databases (preferably Snowflake).
• Familiarity with Control-M or similar scheduling tools.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Facts, Dimensions).
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs.
• Exposure to financial services or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards.