Remote Lead Data Engineer (Remote)

Description:

• Ballotpedia is seeking a 100% remote, full-time Lead Data Engineer to assist in expanding elections coverage.
• The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for enhancing the ability to mine and ingest political data, providing technical leadership to software developers, junior data engineers, and data engineering interns.
• The focus will be on developing interfaces to clean data sets about candidates seeking election, rather than analytics, to help close the ballot information gap in the U.S.
• Responsibilities include leading data pipeline architecture, supervising data engineering team members, designing and maintaining data pipelines and tools, and promoting data governance best practices.
• The Lead Data Engineer will work remotely and must have at least three years of career experience in data engineering.

Requirements:

• At least three years of career experience in data engineering.
• Proven experience with modern database languages and technologies, including SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies, preferably AWS.
• Dedication to supporting Ballotpedia's mission and willingness to work hard.
• Humility, a collaborative approach, and a desire to improve team performance.
• A continuous appetite for learning and mastering new technology.
• Innovation and willingness to take a leadership role within the team.

Benefits:

• Remote work from home with a flexible work environment and unlimited vacation.
• Starting pay range of $95,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience.
• Bonuses based on performance and a $8,000 annual benefits stipend.
• Benefits stipend can be used for health, vision, dental insurance, retirement accounts, and more.
• Participation in E-Verify for authorization to work in the U.S.