Data Engineer

Summary

Join GoodParty.org as a Data Engineer and contribute to a mission focused on empowering independent candidates in US elections. You will build and maintain data systems, ensuring data reliability and quality. This role requires strong scripting skills in Python and SQL, experience with data modeling and ETL pipelines, and 8+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will also possess experience with BigQuery or similar tools and a demonstrated interest in AI and automation. GoodParty.org offers a fully remote position with flexible hours, comprehensive health benefits, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) program, and a learning and development budget. The salary range is $150,000 to $200,000.

Requirements

• You’ve got strong scripting skills with Python and you can do data exploration in SQL
• You have experience with data modeling, building data warehouses, building ETL pipelines that process millions of records, and integrating data from third party APIs
• You’re a proven A-player with 8+ years of relevant full-time work experience, ideally within a fast-paced startup environment
• You have experience using BigQuery or an equivalent big data tool
• You’re actively interested in using AI, LLMs, and automation of tasks through AI and have done previous work or personal projects in this area
• You’re able to work independently and collaborate with others when needed to iteratively solve problems in real-time

Responsibilities

• Build systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information that powers the product our candidates are using to run for office as well as inform GoodParty.org’s team to help candidates win
• Implement methods to improve data reliability, security, and quality
• Combine raw information from different sources to create consistent and machine-readable formats
• Develop and test architectures that enable data extraction and transformation for predictive or prescriptive modeling
• Create unique data infrastructure, run tests, and keep systems updated using big data technologies and databases
• Collaborate with our lean, agile team using CI/CD and Kanban methodologies
• Work directly with Product, Design, and QA on your projects. Also partner closely with Data Analytics Lead on backend for data projects that power team KPIs and product performance
• Report to the CTO, join a team of senior developers as the first Data Engineer hire

Preferred Qualifications

• You can also code in JavaScript
• You have experience studying, working, or volunteering in politics, political activism, or democracy reform

Benefits

• Work where and how you like on a fully remote team spread across the country
• Work when you work best with flexible work hours. We aim to limit meetings and ensure they’re useful
• 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents
• We encourage you to take time off to recharge and have an unlimited PTO (sick and vacation) policy
• 401(k) program available so you can contribute toward retirement savings (no employer match)
• Individual learning & development budget to fund your growth
• We’ll make sure you’ve got what you need to work remotely through our workspace setup stipend
• If you work from home, we give $50/month to help with your internet and other expenses. If you prefer co-working, that’s an option we can discuss too
• Fully funded for our mission. No stressing over whether the next round of funding will come through. Focus on making an impact. That’s what matters here