What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Engineer (MN) position at RAZR Marketing, Inc.?
LOCATION: Preference will be given to candidates located in Minnesota. You will be required to be in our office In Minnetonka, MN three times per week.
A job at RAZR is like no other. We are on a mission to Be Relevant - make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This talented team lives out our values every day. These values have made RAZR what it is for years, and today, they are more important than ever. They keep us connected. They make us a team. They allow us to thrive.
The RAZR Core Values You Live
Be Intentional
You take action and pursue the ultimate best outcome for RAZR and our clients
You dig in and understand the details of how the business works
You runs towards and you don’t run away
You understand that “whatever it takes” is just that
You have a plan and you execute it even when you don’t feel like it
Embrace the Attitude of How
You understand that problems are simply opportunities to solve them
You view commitments as promises to be kept...regardless
You can’t stand not knowing, you have an unquenchable thirst to understand why
You are an active participant, never a spectator
You are focused on outcomes and not the time it takes to achieve them
Enjoy the Ride
You are grateful for both life’s challenges and opportunities
You passionately pursue excellence in everything you do
You laugh often and don’t take yourself too seriously
You love change and living in the gray is energizing to you
You can't wait to get out of bed in the morning & get on with your day
Overview
As a Data Engineer at RAZR Marketing, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data infrastructure to support our marketing analytics and business intelligence needs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines, managing databases and data warehouses, and will be comfortable working with infrastructure hosted in AWS.
What You Love To Do
Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines to support the collection, processing, and storage of large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
Database Management: Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and availability. Implement and enforce best practices for data storage, retrieval, and security.
Data Warehouse Development: Work on the development and maintenance of data warehouses, ensuring they meet the requirements of the business and provide efficient access to data for reporting and analytics.
AWS Infrastructure: Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy, manage, and optimize data infrastructure hosted in AWS. Utilize AWS services such as S3, Redshift, and Glue to build and maintain data solutions.
Data Modeling: Design and implement data models that align with business requirements and facilitate efficient data processing and analysis.
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses to ensure optimal system efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
Qualifications
5 years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on data pipeline development and database management.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
Experience working with AWS services, especially in the context of data engineering (S3, Redshift, Glue, etc.).
Proficient in SQL and data modeling.
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
About Us
RAZR is a fast-growing marketing technology company headquartered in the Twin Cities, and we count some of the world’s most recognized brands among our clients. Working across a spectrum of industries including healthcare, medical technology, financial services, and retail, we help our clients acquire, retain, and grow consumers by leveraging our proprietary technology platform Fibonacci™. The RAZR approach is rooted in behavioral science and combines strategy, with visual design to create sustainable behavior change within consumer audiences.
With our Clients, Colleagues, and in our Communities we live our Mission - Be Relevant – “Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others”. At the foundation of our Culture you’ll find the Core Values of “Be Intentional”, “Embrace the Attitude of How”, and “Enjoy the Ride”, this is a mindset and a commitment to how we show up every day. The RAZR team is driven and we pursue the ultimate best outcome for our key constituents. There are no jobs here, just opportunities to serve and make a material impact in the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are individuals with unique strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives.
Technology:
Stack: Java, Angular, NestJs, Postgres, Docker, AWS serverless/cloud native.
Build tooling: GitHub, Jenkins, NxCloud, Terraform/Pulumi (IaC).
JavaScript Testing frameworks: Jest, Cypress, nock.
Java Testing frameworks: JUnit, Spock, Mockito.
Hosting: AWS.
Teams following Scrum framework implementation of Agile.
Source control via Git and collaborating via pull requests.
If you are passionate about data engineering and excited to contribute to the success of a dynamic marketing agency, please submit your resume and cover letter. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for the Data Engineer role at RAZR Marketing.