Role Overview
Meridianlink is hiring a entry-level Data Engineer. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in US Remote. Part of Meridianlink's Data Engineering hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
We are seeking an accomplished Data Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. This role is responsible for designing, building, and evolving scalable data pipeline architecture to ensure reliable, high-quality data delivery across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience building and maintaining data pipelines, and a passion for delivering robust data solutions that enable analytics and business decision-making.
The Data Engineer will partner with data architects, data analysts, data scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver trusted data assets supporting a wide range of business initiatives. They will ensure efficient and reliable data delivery across multiple teams, systems, and products in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to evolve and enhance a modern data platform by improving existing pipelines or redesigning them for greater scalability, performance, and maintainability. The successful candidate will apply modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery speed while maintaining strong engineering standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products for
internal and external consumers.
- Build and optimize batch and near real-time data ingestion, transformation, and
delivery processes.
- Integrate data from internal and external sources to support business, reporting,
and analytics requirements.
- Collaborate with data architects, analysts, data scientists, and business
stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and support Sisense dashboards
and analytics assets.
- Design and implement data models that support reporting, analytics, and
operational use cases.
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance through monitoring, validation,
automated testing, and troubleshooting.
- Write maintainable, well-documented, and testable code; participate in code
reviews; and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve quality and
efficiency.
- Support CI/CD, infrastructure automation, technical documentation, and
continuous improvements to data architecture, tooling, and engineering practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2–4 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or
related roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL for building scalable data
pipelines and transformation logic.
- Experience with Apache Spark, Parquet, and Azure Databricks, including
Databricks workflows, Delta Lake, Delta Sharing, and Unity Catalog.
- Strong SQL expertise including performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, query
optimization, and stored procedure development.
- Solid understanding of ETL/ELT methodologies, data warehousing principles,
and modern data engineering best practices.
- Experience designing and implementing data models to support analytics,
reporting, and operational use cases.
- Experience supporting or working with BI tools such as Sisense (or similar
platforms).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control practices (e.g., GitLab,
Jenkins, or equivalent).
- Experience working in fast-paced product environments with an emphasis on
delivery, maintainability, and minimizing technical debt.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and
non-technical stakeholders
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building lightweight data applications or internal tools using any of
the following frameworks such as Streamlit, Dash, Flask, Gradio, Shiny, or
Node.js.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing
business needs.
- Prior experience in financial services or regulated environments is a plus
About Meridianlink
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Data Engineer position at Meridianlink?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Meridianlink. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Data Engineer role at Meridianlink remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in US Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Data Engineer at Meridianlink earn?
Meridianlink has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Data Engineer role at Meridianlink posted?
This role was posted on June 22, 2026 (17 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Data Engineer role at Meridianlink entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Meridianlink has listed.
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