Data Engineer (Senior/Staff) - Colombia
CivicScience - Pittsburgh, PA
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Do you dream about data?Every day, CivicScience gathers opinions from millions of consumers on thousands of topics that provide high-velocity insights to leading brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Bank of America, McDonald's, and T-Mobile. If there's a question critical to the marketing strategy of the Global 2000, CivicScience has the data.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Data Engineer at the senior/staff level to serve as a key technical architect and developer of our core data infrastructure, underlying all of our insight and activation products. From data pipelines through our proprietary Cascabel data platform to data warehousing, the Data Engineer also will partner with our data science team to lay the foundation for ML Ops platforms that support our work.As a technologist who loves all things data, the Data Engineer will be an expert at both the long and short game: evaluating emerging technologies, finding solutions to pressing product needs, and diving in to design and develop the ultimate solution in partnership with the engineering team. Background in market research, adtech, or data SaaS product development in a growth-stage startup is beneficial.Primary ResponsibilitiesServe as the data advocate for CivicScience data engineering efforts, maintaining responsibility for development data pipelines, ETL, internal and third-party database systems, and business intelligence technologyImplement and support a platform that can provide performant, real-time access to PB-scale datasetsExtend the data platform to enhance scale, resiliency, and functionalityPractice good technical hygiene, including clean code, clear documentation, and participation in internal reviewsWork on hands-on coding challenges, collaborating with engineers, DevOps, UX, data science, and product managersMonitor the evolving space of big data platforms and plan to evolve data storage and processes over timePreferred Qualifications5+ years of hands-on experience with software development focused on big data processing, data modeling, data pipelines, performance, and scalability3+ year experience with AWSFluency in Python, Java, and or Scala, along with expert-level skills SQLDesign and operational experience with RDBMS, NoSQL databases, as well as BigQuery or Snowflake; Maria DB and/or DynamoDB, a plusDevelopment experience with Apache Spark, Flink, AWS EMR, and/or Apache Pig; Apache Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, and/or AWS Kinesis, a strong plusHands-on experience with software containerization, such as Docker and KubernetesInnovative thinker and builder mentality with a track record of technology-driven problem-solving.Excellent oral and written communication skills with English proficiency at B1 levelPositive and proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and motivation to find creative solutions tfor complex problems.Benefits and PerksProfessional services stipendUnlimited PTOEducational opportunitiesTravel opportunitiesThis is a remote (work-from-home) position, based in Colombia. Compensation will be established on a contract basis and may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and experience for qualified candidates.Working at CivicScienceCivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. We consist of three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - that work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Suppliers, and the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50.More about CivicScienceCivicScience provides a foundational source of truth to drive positive impact for humanity, brands, and media.CivicScience is a privacy centric opinion analytics platform that translates real-time, consumer insights into market-changing business intelligence. In simple terms: we power the world's opinions and quickly deliver the data to the decision-makers who care.We poll millions of Americans each week with questions related to thousands of topics, enabling people from all walks of life to be heard and informed. We then use our powerful technology - the InsightStoreâ„¢ - to analyze those opinions, discover market and cultural trends before they grow, and accurately predict future consumer behavior and market outcomes. It's consumer intelligence like you've never seen before - which is why thousands of marketers and market research professionals across all verticals trust us to
Created: 2024-09-07