Lemon.io

Senior Data Engineer

Remote remote Mid $40,000 - $180,000
remote Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Are you a talented Senior Data Engineer looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io — the marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.
What we offer:
The rate depends on your skills and experience. We've already paid out over $11M to our engineers.
No more hunting for clients or negotiating rates — let us handle the business side of things so you can focus on what you do best.
We'll manually find the best project for you according to your skills and preferences.
Choose a schedule that works best for you. It’s possible to communicate async or minimally overlap within team working hours.
We respect your seniority so you can expect no micromanagement or screen trackers.
Communicate directly with the clients. Most of them have technical backgrounds. Sounds good, yeah?
We will support you from the time you submit the application throughout all cooperation stages.
Most of our projects involve working in a fast-paced startup environment. We hope you like it as much as we do.
Through our community, we will connect you with the best developers from more than 75 countries.
We have several different roles for Data Engineers — please check the details if you're interested.
Requirements — Data Engineers:
5+ years of commercial experience as a Data Engineer
2+ years of commercial experience with Azure DevOps is a must
2+ years of commercial experience with Databricks
2+ years of experience with DBT is required
Experience with Airflow is a plus
Requirements — Data Engineers:
4+ years of commercial experience as a Data Engineer
3+ years of experience with Apache Airflow and 2+ years of experience with Snowflake
3+ years of experience with Python and 1+ year with SQL
Experience with AWS/GCP/Microsoft Azure/Snowflake is a must

Strong technical skills: as a Senior Data Engineer, you are expected to be able to create projects from scratch and have a deep understanding of application architecture.
Clear and effective communication in English — advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues. Good self-presentation is also essential for upcoming client calls.
Strong self-organizational skills — ability to work full-time remotely with no supervision.
Reliability — we want to trust you and expect that you won’t let us and the client down.
Adaptability and Flexibility — the ability to onboard the project promptly after accepting it and start delivering results quickly.
Sounds good for you? Apply now and join the Lemon.io community!
NOT YOUR TECH STACK?
We have a variety of projects, so if you have 4+ years of commercial software development experience and are proficient in AI Agent Architecture, AI Automation Architecture, AI Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, React & Python, React & Golang, Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, Ruby, PHP & Vue, Vue & Node.js, React & .NET, Android & iOS, iOS & Swift, Flutter & Dart, Blockchain (Ethereum/Ethers.js/Wagmi/Viem/Solana), Angular & Node.js, Vue & .NET, Python & Vue, DevOps, MLOps, Data Science, Angular & PHP, Angular & .NET, Symfony & React, Symfony & Vue, Symfony & Angular, Python, Symfony & JavaScript & Next.js & TypeScript, Data Analysis, React & PHP,  Project Management, Product Management, QA Automation, QA Manual, Embedded Software Engineering, React Native & Node, React Native & React, React Native & Ruby, React Native & Python, WordPress, Android, Data Annotation, Angular, Python & Node, React & Node.js, Java & Spring, Svelte & Python, Svelte & Node.js, Svelte & TypeScript, Rust, Shopify & JavaScript, Vue & Nuxt, PHP & Laravel, UI/UX Design, Animation, Graphic Design, React & Node & React Native, .NET & C#, Electron, Scala, C++, Unreal Engine & C++, Python & LLM, Unity, or Machine Learning Engineering, we would be happy to connect with you and match you with a project that fits your experience.
We do not provide visa assistance, and our cooperation model does not include the benefits typically offered with direct hire.
We work with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (the U.S. and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).

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Technology & IT Data Analysis Javascript MySQL PHP Project Management Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Data Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Lemon.io?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Javascript and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, Javascript and MySQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Data Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Javascript and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Lemon.io needs from this hire.

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