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Principal, Software Development Engineering
Cotality
Dallas, USA
Full-time
Lead · 8+ years experience
Onsite
USD 134400-180000 / year
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Data Engineer/Architect with a strong background in designing data models, building scalable batch and streaming data pipelines.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with hands-on experience in Dataflow, BigQuery, Python, and graph databases such as Neo4j and Google Spanner.
Familiarity with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow is essential.
In this role, you will serve as a lead (anchor) engineer, driving the design and delivery of reusable, enterprise-grade data capabilities leveraged across Cotality.
You will play a key role in building robust, scalable, and efficient data model and data processing frameworks that support a wide range of business applications and strategic initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance data solutions using industry best practices and modern technologies, ensuring optimal integration, reliability, scalability, flexibility, and maintainability
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture functioning for driving data and information related governance and strategy in the organization and highly skilled in developing data architecture and standards.
- Solid understanding of data modeling techniques (conceptual, logical, and physical) to define how data is stored, processed, and accessed. Drive technology optimization, data consolidation and technology strategy recommendations.
- Ability to resolve complex issues related to enterprise-wide data architecture concerns
- Translate business requirements and processes into well-architected technical solutions, aligning with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology strategy
- Define and document solution architecture, technical designs, and requirements to support business objectives while balancing practical implementation and strategic vision
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and support teams, ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies
- Develop and present architecture and design artifacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactively identify challenges, assess downstream impacts across business domains, and drive solution design through research, validation, and stakeholder consensus
- Apply industry and domain best practices, offering architectural guidance and strategic input to business and technology leadership
- Evaluate the impact of new solutions on existing architecture, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and governance frameworks
- Contribute to enterprise-wide technology initiatives and support critical issue resolution when needed
- Actively participate in team ceremonies, provide status updates, and support overall project governance and execution
- Ability to architect data management enterprise solutions that are in alignment with strategic technology roadmap and emerging industry trends.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and data mesh concepts
- Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
- 8+ years of experience in IT, with strong expertise in data architecture, integrating and analyzing disparate data sources, and driving data quality improvements—preferably within the mortgage, real estate, or insurance domains
- Deep understanding of data modeling techniques to support technology optimization, data consolidation, and strategic architecture planning
- Strong knowledge of the full lifecycle of database, data warehouse, and data mart design and development
- Proven experience in enterprise data architecture, including governance, standards, and strategy development
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex enterprise-wide data architecture challenges
- Expertise in designing data management solutions aligned with strategic technology roadmaps and emerging industry trends
- Proficiency with data modeling tools and strong experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies
- Technical Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark
- Experience in setup and configuration of Graph Databases
- Experience in using Graph over Neo4j/Spanner
- Experience with AI development frameworks and lifecycle methodologies (e.g., BMAD, Spec Kit)
- Experience with big data and distributed processing technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch
- Working knowledge of modern data platforms, including graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Google Spanner)
- Experience with data processing and orchestration tools such as Google Cloud Dataflow, Apache Beam, and Apache Airflow
- Ability to develop and document detailed technical designs and specifications
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to mentor and guide engineering teams on architectural best practices and technical approaches
- Strong communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and interest in pair programming environments
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
- Domain experience in Real Estate, Mortgage, or Insurance industries is highly desirable
- Annual Pay Range:
- 134,400 - 180,000 USD
- Application Window:
- This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.
- Thrive with Cotality
- At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.
- Highlights, depending on role classification, include:
- Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
- Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
- Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
- Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
- Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!
- Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Cotality maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Cotality is fully committed to a work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with AI development frameworks and lifecycle methodologies (e.g., BMAD, Spec Kit)
- Experience with big data and distributed processing technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch
- Experience with data processing and orchestration tools such as Google Cloud Dataflow, Apache Beam, and Apache Airflow
About Cotality
Software & SaaS6450 employeesFounded 2010
U.S.-based private property data, analytics, and workflow solutions provider serving real estate, lending, insurance, and government professionals.
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