Remote Data Engineer (Genealogy)

Description:

• The Lifetime Value Co. is seeking a Data Engineer to assist in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines for genealogy data products.
• The role involves working closely with various teams in a collaborative environment without bureaucratic obstacles.
• Responsibilities include joining a data team as an individual contributor, building scalable pipelines for large genealogy datasets, analyzing source data, and collaborating with stakeholders to clarify requirements and propose improvements.
• The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs, write production-ready code, troubleshoot issues, and support internal teams relying on data services.
• The position requires contributing to the design and continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and infrastructure while working with various technologies and cloud services.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have prior experience in the genealogy industry, such as ancestry research or family history services.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience using Python in a production environment is required.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Airflow, including DAGs, operators, and scheduling, is necessary.
• Experience with Docker or other OCI-compatible container frameworks is essential.
• Proficiency in Git and standard version control workflows, including branches and pull requests, is required.
• Candidates should have experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and be comfortable working with data formats like CSV and JSON.
• Strong communication skills and an analytical mindset are essential for this role.

Benefits:

• The position offers a 100% remote work culture that supports flexibility and work-life balance.
• A competitive base salary and annual performance bonus are provided.
• Employees receive a home utility bonus and comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and personal accident insurance are fully paid by the company, along with voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance is available for employees with pets, covering veterinary expenses.
• A 401(k) plan with fully vested company matching up to 6% is available from day one.
• Competitive paid time off, sick time, and additional holidays, including a personal significance day and a birthday holiday, are offered.
• Employees enjoy meal delivery twice a week, anniversary appreciation gifts, and milestones bonuses.
• Additional perks include a home office reimbursement, student loan repayment resources, and professional development budgets for training and growth opportunities.