Remote CONTRACT: Data Engineer (REMOTE)

Description:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and store data from various physical distributors.
• Collaborate with distributors to understand their data formats, delivery methods, and schedules.
• Ensure the timely and accurate integration of new vinyl record information into our online marketplace.
• Implement data validation and quality checks to maintain the integrity of incoming data.
• Optimize and automate data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Work closely with the product, engineering, and analytics teams to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data processes, workflows, and system architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor and enhance the performance of data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and apply them to improve our systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, preferably within an e-commerce or marketplace environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of common music metadata standards (e.g., DDEX, MusicBrainz) and familiarity with metadata structures used by music DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music) and music distribution companies.
• Proficiency in data integration and ETL processes.
• Strong experience with SQL and database management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with data pipeline tools and technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Apache Airflow).
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the music industry or a strong personal interest in vinyl records.
  • Knowledge of API integration and data exchange formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).

Benefits:

• This is a contract position and does not qualify for benefits with the company.