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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Polaris Inc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Deduplication, Software Debugging, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Message Queuing, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, SQLAlchemy, YAML, Data Logging, Indexer, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Cloud Integration, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Data Pipelines, Microservices - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d994ea1c8b6ffd8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in YAML?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, · 7+ years software engineering experience · 5+ years hands-on Python · Production experience with: o PostgreSQL performance tuning o AWS event-driven services (SQS, EventBridge, etc.) o Kubernetes / EKS · Experience with FastAPI, async Python · Experience with SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Pydantic · Strong debugging skills in distributed cloud systems · Strong written and verbal communication in English (role includes documentation and collaboration with U.S.-based teams/clients) Work Authorization Requirement (Required) · Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship, including but not limited to 'STEM OPT' applicants. Work Expectations · Work Hours - This is a full-time position that requires employees to be online, actively engaged during standard business hours, and available for occasional after-hours support. · Exclusivity Requirement - Candidates must not engage in employment or contract work with other companies while employed by Polaris I/O. We are seeking dedicated team members committed to contributing to our mission and goals. · Work Authorization - This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future., * Bachelor's (Required), * Python: 5 years (Required) * PostgreSQL: 5 years (Required) * AWS: 3 years (Required) * Microservices: 3 years (Required) ## Description Polaris I/O is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale our event-driven microservice data pipeline powering our CRM Integration Platform. This platform enables reliable, high-quality data exchange with client systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and Matrix. Our stack includes: · Python microservices (FastAPI) · AWS SQS + EventBridge · Kubernetes (EKS) · Aurora PostgreSQL · Configuration-driven workflows using YAML This role is hands-on and technical - you will build production systems that run at scale. What You'll Do: Microservice Development · Build/maintain Aurora PostgreSQL data models using SQLAlchemy + Alembic · Implement pipelines for: · normalization · deduplication · data hygiene · enrichment · record matching · Tune PostgreSQL performance (query optimization, indexing, partitioning) Cloud & Integration · Build cloud-native pipelines using AWS SQS, EventBridge, EKS, Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL · Integrate with CRMs to extract/process/reinsert standardized datasets · Improve observability using structured logging + monitoring, * Would you be willing to attend in-person meetings (up to a couple of times / year) with other Polaris staff at the company offices, with reimbursement of necessary travel expenses? * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status, 'STEM OPT' applicants)? * In 4-6 sentences, describe the most complex event-driven pipeline you built (tools + scale + challenges). * Describe one PostgreSQL performance issue you solved. What was the root cause and what was the fix? * Provide one example of how you ensured reliability in an event-driven system (idempotency, retries, dedupe, ordering, DLQs, etc.). * In your answer to this question, include the word "Aurora" and explain how you've used YAML or configuration-driven workflows in production. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [Multilingual NLP pipeline up and running from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/901-multilingual-nlp-pipeline-up-and-running-from-scratch) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)