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Data Platform Engineer

Milwaukee, WI ยท On-site

$112K - $135K/yr

Artisan Partners is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their Data Platform Systems team. The role involves designing, building, and operating platforms that ensure secure access to enterprise ...

Data Platform Engineer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Data Platform Engineer We're looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Data Platform Engineer to help build, maintain, and evolve our cloud-based data platform on AWS and Databricks. This role is ...

Data Platform Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site +1

$106K - $128K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Data Platform Engineer

Tampa, FL ยท Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL ยท Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Data Platform Engineer

Tampa, FL ยท On-site +1

$108K - $129K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Data Platform Analyst Client: Federal Reserve Board Location: Washington, DC (Onsite) Work Type: W2 Contract About the Role The Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) team is seeking a Data Platform Analyst ...

Data Platform Lead

Tulsa, OK ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of the data platform * Implement best practices for data security, access controls, and compliance * Support and enable self-service analytics across ...

Data Platform Lead

Tulsa, OK ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of the data platform * Implement best practices for data security, access controls, and compliance * Support and enable self-service analytics across ...

Data Platform Analyst Client: Federal Reserve Board Location: Washington, DC (Onsite) Work Type: W2 Contract About the Role The Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) team is seeking a Data Platform Analyst ...

Data Platform Engineer

Milwaukee, WI ยท Hybrid

$112K - $135K/yr

Artisan Partners is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform Systems team. This team is responsible for the infrastructure, services, security controls, and engineering and ...

Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL ยท On-site +1

$109K - $131K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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How much do data platform jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for data platform in the United States is $133,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $165,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Platform Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Platform Engineer, you need strong expertise in database management, data modeling, and proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Java, usually supported by a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and address complex data challenges. These abilities ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable data infrastructure that supports business intelligence and analytics needs.

What are some common challenges Data Platform professionals face when supporting large-scale data infrastructure?

Data Platform professionals often encounter challenges such as ensuring data reliability, scaling systems to handle increasing volumes, and maintaining security across diverse data sources. Balancing real-time processing with cost-effective storage and managing integration among various tools can add complexity. Collaboration with engineering, analytics, and product teams is key to quickly resolving issues and implementing new features while minimizing downtime.

What is a Data Platform?

A Data Platform is a collection of technologies and tools that enable organizations to collect, store, process, manage, and analyze large volumes of data from various sources. It typically includes databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and tools for data integration, analytics, and visualization. Data platforms help businesses make data-driven decisions by providing a unified and scalable environment for handling all their data needs.
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Infographic showing various Data Platform job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,091 per year, or $64 per hour.
Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

Artisan Partners

Milwaukee, WI โ€ข On-site

$112K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Artisan Partners is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their Data Platform Systems team. The role involves designing, building, and operating platforms that ensure secure access to enterprise data while collaborating with various teams to maintain data availability and reliability.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข Design, implement, and support the platforms that underpin firm-wide data systems, from databases to orchestration to cloud services.
โ€ข Maintain and improve platform availability, performance, security, integrity, usage, and reliability
โ€ข Automate deployment, configuration, monitoring, alerting, validation, and operational workflows
โ€ข Support data integrity, control, reconciliation, lineage, and auditability initiatives
โ€ข Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes
โ€ข Improve observability through metrics, logging, alerting, and service health reporting
โ€ข Contribute to data operations efforts, including change management, infrastructure as code, audit/metadata management, and cloud provider usage
โ€ข Document architecture, operational procedures, support models, and technical standards
โ€ข Support incident response, on-call rotation, change management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
โ€ข Apply AI thoughtfully to accelerate work while maintaining the judgment, review, and risk controls the environment demands
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข 3 -5 years of experience engineering, supporting, and operating enterprise data platforms, infrastructure services, or distributed systems
โ€ข Experience with OLTP/OLAP database management systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQL Server Analysis Services, Snowflake)
โ€ข Experience with enterprise orchestration and general automation best practices
โ€ข Sound judgment and appropriate care when working with production data platforms, including awareness of accuracy, integrity, availability, security, and business impact
โ€ข Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases, data warehouses, or data lake platforms
โ€ข Experience with Python or similar scripting/programming languages
โ€ข Experience with data operations and change management (CI/CD, source control, infrastructure as code, etc.)
โ€ข Understanding of monitoring, logging, alerting, and production support practices
โ€ข Troubleshooting ability across data, application, infrastructure, and integration layers
โ€ข Familiarity with least-privilege security, access control, and secure administration principles
โ€ข Ability to work in a controlled, compliance-sensitive environment with attention to auditability, documentation, and risk management
โ€ข Comfort using AI tools and platforms to improve productivity, quality, and delivery
โ€ข Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Company:
Artisan Partners is a global investment management firm. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.