Lead Data Engineer
Description
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our data team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in cloud-native data engineering (preferably AWS), combined with the flexibility to work across a variety of platforms, tools, and business use cases, especially in marketing, billing, and customer lifecycle analytics. You’ll work with complex data sources like Zuora, RevenueCat, Salesforce, and affiliate platforms, and bring them into a unified, trusted data layer. You’ll partner closely with Martech, BI, and business teams to ensure data is accurate, usable, and aligned with business needs.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our data team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in cloud-native data engineering (preferably AWS), combined with the flexibility to work across a variety of platforms, tools, and business use cases, especially in marketing, billing, and customer lifecycle analytics. You’ll work with complex data sources like Zuora, RevenueCat, Salesforce, and affiliate platforms, and bring them into a unified, trusted data layer. You’ll partner closely with Martech, BI, and business teams to ensure data is accurate, usable, and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the design and architecture of scalable data pipelines and data models using AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, Athena, Lambda, Step Functions)
- Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using APIs, SFTP, and third-party integrations
- Integrate data from Salesforce, Zuora, RevenueCat, affiliate platforms and legacy systems.
- Define and implement data modeling standards (e.g., star schemas, warehouse best practices)
- Structure subscription data (MRR, churn, entitlements, refunds, LTV) to support attribution, performance, and revenue analytics
- Collaborate with Martech, Finance, and Product teams to translate requirements into clean, reusable datasets
- Prepare datasets for BI tools (QuickSight, Looker, Tableau) and support reporting use cases
- Ensure data quality and reliability through monitoring, alerting, logging, and validation checks
- Identify and resolve pipeline issues at the root cause and improve system stability
- Implement CI/CD and version control practices using Git and related tools
- Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices and implementation
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering
- Deep experience with AWS data services (Redshift, Glue, Athena, Transfer Family, S3, EventBridge, Lambda, CodeBuild, IAM, etc.).
- Strong Python and SQL skills (complex queries, transformations, optimization)
- Hands-on experience building pipelines using APIs, file ingestion (SFTP), and third-party integrations
- Strong understanding of data modeling and data warehouse design (Kimball or similar)
- Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift)
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and version control (Git)
- Experience working with subscription or SaaS metrics (MRR, churn, LTV, etc.)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Zuora, RevenueCat, Salesforce, or similar platforms
- Exposure to BI tools (QuickSight, Looker, Tableau)
- Experience supporting marketing attribution and lifecycle analytics
- Experience with data testing or validation frameworks
- Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices in enterprise environments.
About VIPRE
VIPRE Security Group, part of Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), is an award-winning global cybersecurity, privacy and data protection company. VIPRE Security Group is a global organization that protects millions of consumers and businesses including some very well-known brands. Backed by cutting-edge machine learning, one of the world’s largest threat intelligence clouds and real-time behaviour monitoring, the VIPRE Security Group delivers unmatched protection against today’s most aggressive threats.
VIPRE Security Group, part of Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), is an award-winning global cybersecurity, privacy and data protection company. VIPRE Security Group is a global organization that protects millions of consumers and businesses including some very well-known brands. Backed by cutting-edge machine learning, one of the world’s largest threat intelligence clouds and real-time behaviour monitoring, the VIPRE Security Group delivers unmatched protection against today’s most aggressive threats.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
VIPRE Security Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it. At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then VIPRE Security Group is the place for you.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is 800,000MXN to 1,100,000 MXN. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is 800,000MXN to 1,100,000 MXN. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]