Data Engineer

Job Type: Fully Remote, USA

Description

A Data Engineer designs, builds and maintains a company's data infrastructure, ensuring data is accessible, timely and accurate for data scientists, applications and other users. They focus on creating data pipelines, systems for data collection, storage and access and optimizing data processing for scale. This role requires a strong understanding of data management, programming and cloud computing, along with the ability to collaborate with other teams. They possess strong Python and SQL skills as well as familiarity with building and deploying these in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data processing pipelines (ETLs)
  • Develop and maintain API endpoints
  • Work with engineering teams across the company to improve dataflows and tracking
  • Ensuring data security and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Assist with operational items in data warehouses (e.g. reloading data, optimizing reporting queries etc.)
  • Troubleshooting issues and identifying areas for improvement in data systems and pipelines

Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience
  • Understanding of ETL fundamentals and experience building data pipelines
  • Experience with creating services and projects in Python
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)
  • Experience with analytical storage engines and NoSQL databases (Redshift, DynamoDB, Clickhouse or similar) 
  • Experience building and deploying services in AWS
  • Experience with Agile methodologies

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science or related area of study preferred
  • Experience with modern business intelligence and product reporting tools (preferably Looker)
  • QA/Testing experience
  • Kubernetes/Docker experience
  • Machine Learning experience
  • Terraform or similar experience

Candidates will be considered in totality of their skills and experience versus strict interpretation of “requirements.”

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill levels.

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees Include The Following:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Wellness and mental health benefits
  • Tax-advantaged health care accounts
  • Financial and income protection benefits (Life insurance, 401(k), short-term disability)
  • Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
  • Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office

About DMS

Digital Media Solutions® (DMS) is a leading provider of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers.

DMS is a growing company that provides team members with opportunities to learn new technologies and enhance their skills. In addition to competitive salaries, reliable work schedules, access to technology, an energetic and connected work culture and an impressive suite of employee health and wellness benefits, DMS also offers employees the chance to further acquire industry knowledge and network with colleagues.

The culture at DMS is built on a foundation of collaboration, support and inclusion. DMS believes in the power of teamwork. DMS is more than just an award-winning company, we are a team that supports one another, challenges each other and celebrates together.

DMS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.

About the author

Digital Media Solutions

Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS) drives better business results by connecting high-intent consumers with advertisers across our core verticals: Insurance (auto, home, health) and Education. Our innovative solutions help consumers shop and save, while helping our advertisers achieve above average return on ad spend. Learn more at https://digitalmediasolutions.com.