JUNIOR DATA ENGINEER

Position: JUNIOR DATA ENGINEER

Location: Washington, DC or Remote 

FLSA Classification: Full-time; Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 annually 

Bonus Range (even-numbered years only): $20,000-$40,000 

Deliver Strategies (DELIVER) is the go-to strategic communication and direct mail firm for the progressive community. We were founded so Americans have a loud, strong voice in the political process. We work with the nation’s top progressive organizations and candidates as a part of the strategic consulting team for Presidential, U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial, Congressional, municipal, and initiative campaigns across the country.  

DELIVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and identities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating a respectful, equitable workplace and we believe diversity of thought and background make us a stronger firm.  

Deliver Strategies provides health insurance, health savings, group disability and life insurance coverage for all employees. Additionally, Deliver makes discretionary contributions to eligible employees’ Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Deliver also provides generous personal leave and professional development opportunities, which are discussed and agreed upon between employees and their supervisors. All benefits will be discussed in detail with candidates at the time a job offer is made.

Qualified candidates should apply for the role at the following link: https://deliverstrategies.recruitee.com/. Salary is commensurate with experience. DELIVER offers competitive benefits and an opportunity for a performance-based bonus during federal election years.

Deliver Strategies uses E-Verify to confirm identity and verify work eligibility. It is also common practice to check references when necessary.

Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding. 

Job Description

The Junior Data Engineer will report to the Vice President, Data & Analytics. The position will work with the data team, client-facing staff, vendors, and contractors to support internal tool maintenance and product development. Deliver’s data team is only 3 years old, so this position will have a heavy focus on building new tools/products and improving the robustness of our workflows. An ideal candidate will bring excellent creative problem-solving skills to the team!   

Job Responsibilities  

• Develop internal web- and python-based business efficiency tools.

• Build, customize, and automate/integrate AI tools into existing workflows and implementation.

• Assist in debugging and maintaining our current custom, internal product suite.

• Build and maintain data pipelines using SQL, DBT, Python, and Google Cloud Infrastructure.

• Develop readable, maintainable code with clear comments and documentation.

• Other duties, as needed, in support of the overall goals and initiatives of the data team.

Qualifications 

• 1-3 years of practical, working experience with web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) evidenced through real-world projects, internships, academic work or prior roles.

• 1-3 years of practical, working experience with Python, demonstrated through development, scripting, automation, data work, or project-based use.

• Strong ability to use SQL

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and experience working with Google cloud systems

• Familiarity in working with GitHub/version control systems

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn and explore, AI technologies

• Experience with Google Suite and Excel

• Ability to learn or figure out new systems quickly

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively across different mediums, both internally within a team setting and externally with clients and other stakeholders 

• Strong proactive, creative problem-solving skills 

• Willingness to work campaign-style hours as necessary (i.e., on call)

Additional Qualifications (Not Required):

• Familiarity and/or experience using DBT

• Familiarity using SQL in Google Big Query

• Knowledge of Algorithms