Senior Data Engineer

About the Job zerohash is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to architect and build data pipelines, as well as become an expert of that data as we scale a gateway to Finance 2.0. We are a high performing team looking for an equally ambitious and driven teammate. The right candidate for this position is detail oriented, deeply technical and driven. You are eager to learn new technologies and complex systems. You build resiliency and scalability into the platform at every step. If you are looking to have a massive impact in a high-growth startup in one of the most exciting markets in decades, you will find the role challenging and rewarding in equal measure. This is a fully remote role for a candidate based in EU. Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data - Build and optimize data solutions using Databricks, Apache Spark, and AWS - Develop high-quality, maintainable code using Python and data engineering best practices - Collaborate with product teams and business stakeholders to understand the meaning of the data you are building for - Create and maintain data models, data quality and monitoring processes - Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of existing data infrastructure - Troubleshoot data issues and implement solutions to ensure data accuracy and availability Requirements - 5+ years of experience, preferably in the FinTech space - Deep proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and pipeline development - Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale datasets - Hands on experience with efficient use of AI coding platforms to elevate productivity; this role requires more than a vibe coder - Hands on experience developing, and maintaining high performance modern lakehouse architectures - A humble and scrappy get-it-done mindset; you’re resourceful and in your element going from 0 to 1 - Excellent problem solving skills - can troubleshoot complex systems - Comfort with ambiguity; the ability to independently lay out and test clear hypotheses and solve problems without well-defined direction - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field - Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark. - Experience with digital assets and blockchain - Experience at a banking-as-a-service, brokerage-as a service, payment-as-a-service business Benefits - Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only) - Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only) - Chance to earn equity - Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months) - WeWork All Access Membership - WFH Yearly Stipend - L&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months) About zerohash zerohash is the leading crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform and the operating system for digital money, powering the next generation of financial services. Founded in 2017, zerohash enables banks, brokerages, fintechs, and payment companies to offer crypto trading, stablecoin payments, and tokenized assets without having to build or manage complex blockchain infrastructure on their own. The zerohash platform supports three core pillars: Trade, Transact, and Tokenize. Through a single integration, customers can launch regulated crypto buy, sell, and custody services; enable 24/7 stablecoin-based funding, payouts, and settlement; and issue and manage tokenized assets with built-in compliance, risk controls, and reporting. By abstracting away technical, regulatory, and operational complexity, zerohash allows partners to treat digital assets as just another financial primitive: fast, programmable, and global. zerohash is trusted by some of the world’s most recognized financial and consumer brands, including Interactive Brokers, Morgan Stanley, Stripe, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, DraftKings, Gusto, Worldp