GoodParty.org is seeking a Data Engineer to transform data into analysis-ready formats to support candidates and internal teams in making data-driven decisions.
The organization aims to empower independent candidates to run, win, and serve effectively, prioritizing people over money in democracy.
Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining dbt data models for candidate tools and internal analytics.
The Data Engineer will develop and maintain data workflows and pipelines using Airflow to automate ETL patterns and other data tasks.
Collaboration with Data, Product, and Engineering teams is essential to define key metrics, business logic, and ensure data accuracy.
The role involves owning the lifecycle of analytics-ready datasets, from ingestion to transformation and documentation.
The Data Engineer will build and maintain testing, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure data quality and pipeline reliability.
Translating business questions into efficient queries and datasets for reporting and experimentation is a key task.
The position requires maintaining documentation and supporting data discoverability through clear definitions, testing, and lineage tracking.
The Data Engineer will work with a lean, agile team using CI/CD and Kanban methodologies and partner with stakeholders to create trusted datasets for dashboards and analysis.
The role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
Requirements:
Candidates must be ready to tackle the challenge of improving democracy for the greater good.
Proficiency in SQL and experience in writing modular, reusable dbt models to support analytics workflows is required.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant full-time work experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment, is necessary.
Interest in using AI, LLMs, and automation of tasks through AI, with previous work or personal projects in this area, is desired.
Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering are essential.
Candidates should be adaptable, willing to learn new skills, and able to work independently while collaborating with others to solve problems in real-time.
Bonus qualifications include experience in metrics layer design, knowledge of distributed computing with Pyspark on Databricks, and involvement in politics or democracy reform.
Benefits:
Employees will contribute to solving significant societal issues, specifically improving democracy.
GoodParty.org operates as a Public Benefit Corporation, prioritizing social impact over profit.
An innovative Bitcoin-denominated deferred bonus plan is offered, providing potential financial upside while working on a meaningful mission.
The position is fully remote, allowing employees to work where and how they prefer.
Team members will enjoy 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for themselves and their dependents.
An unlimited PTO policy is in place to encourage work-life balance, allowing employees to recharge.
A 401(k) program is available for retirement savings, though there is no employer match.
An individual learning and development budget is provided to support personal growth.
A workspace setup stipend ensures employees have the necessary tools for remote work.
Employees receive $50/month to assist with internet and other expenses if working from home, with co-working options available.
The organization is fully funded, allowing employees to focus on making an impact without worrying about funding rounds.
The salary range for this remote, full-time position is $110,000–$160,000, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.
