Sr. Data Engineer, Data Platflorm
jobleadsusHouston, TX
About the role
Build and maintain streaming and replication pipelines (CDC, Kafka, Materialize) that move data reliably from source systems into the platform
Manage schemas, topics, and data contracts (Schema Registry, Protobuf/Avro) to keep producers and consumers consistent and governed
Provision and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker) across shared environments
Configure clusters, access controls, and role-based permissions for shared platform resources
Own CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling (GitHub Actions) so teams can ship safely and quickly
Build monitoring, alerting, and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, PagerDuty) to catch problems before users do
Participate in on-call rotations, investigate incidents, and drive durable (not band-aid) fixes with clear post-incident follow-through
Write and maintain runbooks, architecture docs, and platform guides so teams can self-serve
Participate in design reviews and RFCs to align platform solutions with business and engineering requirements
Expertise in Kafka, streaming systems, Python (or similar), SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Physical Requirements:
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
Sitting for extended periods of time
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer/software engineering, computer science, Maths or Physics is required.
10+ years prior experience in a data engineering, platform, or infrastructure-focused backend software engineering role.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Professional certification may be required in some areas.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
Quarterly Incentive Plan
136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
Employee Discounts
Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Qualifications:
EducationRequiredHigh School or better.
Preferred Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Data Warehousing Specialists
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
2 days ago
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