Senior Data Engineer (Flink)

About SailPoint
SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job – no more, no less.    Built on a foundation of AI and ML, our Identity Security Cloud Platform, Atlas delivers the right level of access to the right identities and resources at the right time—matching the scale, velocity, and changing needs of today’s cloud-oriented, modern enterprise.

In person interviews will be required
 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize the data infrastructure that powers our Near Real Time Processing. You will play a key role in developing scalable data systems, mentoring junior engineers, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data.
 

• Data Architecture & Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.

  • Build robust data models and warehouses to support analytics and reporting.

  • Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
     

• Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure smooth data flow across systems.

  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to best practices.

  • Partner with product and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into solutions.
     

• Performance & Optimization

  • Optimize database queries and data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.

  • Ensure high availability and reliability of data infrastructure.

  • Stay up to date with emerging data engineering technologies and evaluate their applicability.
     

• Required:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related field.

  • Experience designing, building, and optimizing real-time data pipelines using Apache Flink, Spark, and Kafka to support high-throughput streaming applications.

  • Strong expertise in SQL and data modeling.

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data stacks (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, etc.).

  • Hands-on experience with distributed data systems (Spark, Kafka, Flink, or similar).

  • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
     

• Preferred:

  • Background in building data platforms at scale.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

  • Exposure to machine learning workflows and MLOps practices.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):

Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.

Benefits Overview

1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability

3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children

5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account

6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching

7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy

8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually

9. Sick leave

10. Parental support: Paid parental leave

11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors

12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options

13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.  

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact [email protected] or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations.  NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.