Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau.  We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.

At Insomniac, we leverage AI to free our teams from routine tasks so they can focus on the aspects of our functions that are most valuable. We thrive on creative problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. By thoughtfully integrating AI into our workflows, we’re not only improving productivity but also ensuring our people have the tools to do their best work. This empowers us to build smarter solutions and deliver stronger results for our clients.

As a Senior Data Engineer , you will architect, build, and optimize scalable data platforms that empower our clients with unified, actionable insights. You will lead the design of robust data pipelines, enforce best practices in data governance and security, and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will bridge technical execution and strategic vision, ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable data solutions that drive business impact.

Technical Leadership & Strategy :

• Architect and implement enterprise-grade data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time pipelines.
• Define and enforce data engineering standards, including ETL / ELT frameworks, data modeling, and quality controls.
• Lead performance optimization of databases, queries, and pipelines (e.g., partitioning, indexing, cost-efficient cloud solutions).
• Stay updated with emerging trends, evaluating and integrating new technologies.

Data Architecture & Infrastructure :

Data Pipelines & ETL Development :

Data Governance, Security & Compliance :

Business & Stakeholder Engagement :

Innovation & Mentorship :

Technical Skills & Experience :

Leadership & Soft Skills :

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills) :

Insomniac Design offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health and life insurance as well as 401k contribution. Salary range : $115,000 - $150,000.

Applicant Eligibility : Please note, candidates who are eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship are eligible to apply. We are not accepting applicants from recruiters or staffing agencies