Senior Data Engineer

<p><strong>Senior Data Engineer – Data Architecture &amp; Platform</strong></p> <p>CPI Security, a national leader in residential and commercial security solutions, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer transitioning into Data Architecture to join us on our data transformational journey. This unique role combines hands-on data engineering (70%) with architectural design and governance (30%), ideal for a technical expert ready to shape our enterprise data strategy while remaining deeply involved in implementation. You'll work directly with line of business leaders and technical users to architect and build our cloud data warehouse using data vault 2.0 modeling and dbt. This is a technical, hands-on role, not a pure architecture position, where you'll mentor junior engineers on a lean team while personally implementing the solutions you design.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>This is an on-site position at our HQ in Charlotte, NC.</strong></em></span></p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <p>This role balances architectural design with hands-on implementation. You'll spend approximately 70% of your time coding, building pipelines, and implementing solutions, while dedicating 30% to architectural design, standards definition, and technical guidance. On our lean team, everyone contributes technically, this isn't about drawing boxes, it's about designing it AND building it. You must be comfortable in the IDE daily, working alongside engineers and providing mentorship through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.</p> <p><strong>Data Architecture &amp; Design</strong></p> <p>Define and document reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for the enterprise data platform. Create technical design documentation, data flow diagrams, and architectural decision records (ADRs) while remaining actively involved in hands-on implementation. Establish data modeling standards, naming conventions, and best practices across the platform.</p> <p><strong>Architecture Governance</strong></p> <p>Establish and maintain data modeling standards, design patterns, and architectural guidelines. Review and approve technical designs to ensure alignment with architectural principles and enterprise standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance policies and ensure compliance with security requirements.</p> <p><strong>Technical Mentorship &amp; Collaboration</strong></p> <p>Provide architectural guidance and hands-on mentorship to engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical design sessions. Share expertise in data vault modeling, dbt development, and cloud data engineering best practices. Foster a culture of technical excellence an