Remote Junior Data Engineer

Description:

• At OfferZen, the Junior Data Engineer will help establish high-quality and sustainable data processing systems for ingestion, processing, and the availability of production data and machine learning models.
• The role involves assisting in designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines.
• The candidate will learn to configure off-the-shelf data integrations.
• Participation in testing and monitoring data pipelines to ensure data quality and reliability is required.
• The Junior Data Engineer will support analysts and data scientists in accessing and using the data warehouse and tools.
• The position includes learning and applying coding best practices, including code reviews.
• The candidate will gain experience with data pipeline performance tuning and scalability.
• Monitoring and supporting data operations is also part of the job responsibilities.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field is required.
• The candidate must have 2+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
• A strong understanding of SQL and Python is essential.
• The ability to write basic data integrations and transformations is necessary.
• The candidate should be able to write performant data integrations via APIs.
• Familiarity with testing and debugging techniques is required.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills is important.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset is essential for this role.
• The candidate should be eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment and be a team player that doesn’t give up.

Benefits:

• OfferZen promotes a connected tribe and a sense of belonging through regular online events, show and tells, and a book club, as well as regional and annual off-site events.
• The company is dedicated to authenticity, treating people as individuals and fostering low-ego behavior, ensuring transparency and visibility in operations.
• There is a strong emphasis on learning and personal growth, with opportunities to read books, listen to podcasts, and share expertise.
• OfferZen believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering fully remote work options and 20 days of leave a year, available from the start of employment.