Junior Developer

We are seeking a Junior Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a data science mindset, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to apply these skills to solve complex data science problems at scale. The position is fully remote but candidates must be local to our office location.

If you are passionate about data, enjoy tackling challenging problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Management: Acquire, clean, and organize large datasets from various sources to ensure data integrity and usability.
• Data Analysis: Perform exploratory data analysis to understand data characteristics, identify patterns, and detect anomalies.
• Data Transformation: Develop and implement data transformation pipelines to preprocess data for analysis and modeling.
• Problem Solving: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify data-related issues and develop effective solutions.
• Documentation: Ability to review, create, and maintain thorough documentation of data sources, processes, and methodologies to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous data validation and testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of datasets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data wrangling, data engineering, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, Dplyr) and data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve complex problems effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices in data management.
• Familiarity with BI tools like Looker, Looker Studio, etc. is a plus.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

Benefits

• Merit based advancement. We recognize and reward employees for being dedicated to their work.
• Health, vision, dental, HSA, 401k, life insurance, and PTO.
• Laid back work environment with normal business hours. We are a family owned business and we respect that you have a personal life. You are expected to work normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. NOT nights or weekends.
• Job stability. We are a growing company in a thriving sector. Our employees are valuable, not disposable.