Senior Analytics Engineer

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Mercury is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to architect data for an AI-native analytics platform, joining a team building durable data products and scalable pipelines with Data Science, Product, Engineering and Operations. You’ll design data pipelines and conformed data marts, champion self service analytics and agentic tooling, and contribute to data quality, governance and security while shaping Analytics Engineering best practices. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in Analytics or Data Engineering, fluency in SQL and Python, and hands-on experience with a modern stack (Fivetran, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, Omni/Hex or equivalents). Emphasize reusable data products, docs and tests. To apply, tailor your resume to show end-to-end impact, include metrics, demonstrate cross-functional collaboration, and share samples of production pipelines or data products.

In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee envisioned a system to help CERN scientists share information more effectively. That vision became the World Wide Web – transforming how humanity connects and shares knowledge. Today, we're looking for someone who can architect the next evolution in how Mercury processes, understands, and acts on data.

We’re hiring a Senior Analytics Engineer to help build the data foundation that accelerates Mercury’s transition to an AI-native analytics platform. You’ll join a team of high-performing Data and Analytics Engineers building the shared foundations that power decisioning, automation, and measurement across the company, collaborating closely with Data Scientists and partners in Product, Engineering, and Operations. Your curiosity and bias toward action will drive meaningful impact as you build durable data products, unlock faster experimentation, and help teams ship things like propensity models and agentic workflows. Come grow with us.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable data pipelines and business-conformed dimensional data marts in collaboration with Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Operations departments 
• Support adoption of agentic tooling, self-service analytics workflows, Analytics Engineering skills, and dimensional data principles through implementation, education, and peer support
• Help us implement the data and analytics products we’ll need to effect our bank charter
• Contribute to the evolution of our data quality, governance, and security strategies
• Contribute to our definition of Analytics Engineering best practice

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 4+ years of Analytics or Data Engineering experience
• Have expertise working in a full modern data stack including Fivetran / Airflow / Snowflake / dbt / Omni / Hex or equivalents
• Are proficient with SQL and have working experience with Python
• Have experience with dimensional data modeling principles and building data for scale
• Treat data products as a platform by prioritizing reusable, scalable deliverables
• Deliver readable code, strong tests, and quality documentation
• Experiment responsibly and share what you learn so everyone benefits
• Practice relentless empathy by meeting stakeholders where they’re at and helping them succeed
• Discern what’s needed from what’s wanted to deliver maximum impact

Strong candidates may additionally have:

• Banking or financial services industry experience
• Experience with agentic development and/or analytics workflows
• Exposure to data governance, compliance, and security best practice
• Exposure to near real-time data pipelines like Kafka / NiFi or equivalents
• A full-stack mindset and willingness to solve problems end-to-end by flexing into Data Engineering and Data Analysis

If this role interests you, we invite you to explore our public demo at demo.mercury.com. 

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

• US employees (any location): $166,600 - $208,300
• Canadian employees (any location): CAD 157,400 - 196,800  

Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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