Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship including H1-B or F1-OPT.

About Ascent

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated mid-level Data Engineer with hands-on experience in Azure cloud services, Azure Databricks, Python, and SQL. As the ideal candidate, you'll have a strong background in building and optimizing data pipelines, working with large-scale data processing systems, and implementing data solutions in cloud environments.

The Work

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory
• Write efficient and reusable code in Python for data transformation and automation
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and reporting
• Work with data warehouse solutions (e.g., Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or similar) to support analytics and reporting needs
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms
• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows and performance issues

Your Skills and Experience

•  3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Databricks
• 4+ years of experience with Python for data engineering tasks
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with data warehouses
• Solid understanding of Azure cloud services (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse)
• Experience with version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and performance tuning
• Experience with Delta Lake, Spark, or PySpark
• Knowledge of DevOps practices in a data engineering context
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus

The Pay

Salary range is $105,000-$125,000 with a discretionary bonus of up to 20% per year

The Work Environment

• This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino offices 2-3 days/week and remotely from southern California otherwise.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week; must be available for occasional overtime.
• Some nights and weekends required.

Ascent’s Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, four dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, and other optional benefits to choose from.

Ascent’s Pledge

We pledge to be fair and considerate in hiring and promoting individuals, ensuring everyone can contribute their fullest potential regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society. At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. Thank you for joining us on our journey towards a more inclusive future.