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Data Engineering - General Interest

Company: OJO Labs
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

OJO is committed to fostering an environment where all employees and candidates can thrive, grow, and lead. We strongly encourage members of marginalized communities, including people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities, to apply with OJO . If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome gets in the way of meeting incredible candidates and we don't want anything to get in the way of meeting you. If you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in any portion of our interview process, please reach out to recruiting@ojolabs.com .

About OJO

OJO is an Austin-based real estate technology company guiding more people to successful homeownership. The company's platform for buying, selling, and homeownership meets people wherever they are on their journey, offering personalized guidance every step of the way. Through a bespoke combination of people and technology, OJO cultivates a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences, matching people with the right tools and trusted providers to equip anyone to unlock the abundant benefits of home ownership.

The OJO residential search site, Movoto by OJO, provides personalized recommendations and highlights listings best suited to each consumers' needs and preferences, so they never miss a home that might be the right fit. OJO Homeowner, the home management and finance tool, helps consumers uncover hidden savings, monitor equity, and plan for the future, whether managing their home as an asset or identifying the right time to sell. OJO also has a network of more than 30,000 top-rated real estate professionals, the OJO Select Network, and matches each consumer with the expert who can best support their individual journey.

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., OJO Labs placed 29th on the Deloitte Tech Fast 500 and 49th on the Inc. 5000. To date, the company has raised more than $140 million to fuel its rapid growth. CEO and Founder, John Berkowitz, has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Central Texas and a top CEO by the Austin Business Journal and the company's executives have won more than a dozen industry awards in the past year. OJO Labs is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has more than 700 employees globally with a presence in Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Mateo; and a large operations center in St. Lucia.

We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision-making at OJO because we consider it important to the success of our business and our overarching purpose to equip anyone to unlock the abundant benefits of homeownership. From saving to buying, owning to selling, we guide people through all the twists and turns along the way. So they can unlock more than just the front door.

We are seeking a Staff Data Engineer, who has a passion for technology to help us add new exciting features to our extremely successful real estate platform. Movoto + OJO brings scale, opportunities to solve unique problems, and the ability to drive significant outcomes for the organization.

What we're looking for:

  • 10+ years of hands-on development experience
  • Experience in Java or other Object Oriented languages and Big Data Technologies
  • Proficiency in building and scaling Data Lakes/Warehouses and Data Pipelines using Python or a JVM language
  • Demonstrated track record of interacting with data stakeholders including Data Science, Business Analytics, and Product Management
  • Strong communication skills
  • An appetite to learn the craft of software development and data engineering
  • Proven interests in OJO and attention to detail. Please put "Ada Lovelace" in your resume or your cover letter
  • Proven track record of building development teams through mentoring and coaching and guiding them
  • Ability to balance long term architectural vision with immediate business needs
  • Computer Science or other technical degree (or equivalent job experience) Nice to Haves:
    • Experience building maintainable systems supported by automated tests
    • Experience with Kotlin, Python, Redshift, Postgres, Elasticsearch, and message brokers
    • Experience with big data technologies (Data Catalogs, Spark, Hadoop, Hive) What do we have to offer?
      • Equitable Pay Practices
      • Equity
      • Flexible PTO Policy
      • 20+ Paid Company Holidays
      • Options for 100% Coverage of Employee and Dependent Medical Health Premiums
      • Robust Ancillary Benefit Offerings Including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage, and Pre Tax Savings Accounts
      • Talkspace Access for Employees and Their Dependents
      • Home Office Stipend
      • Monthly Wellness Stipend
      • Generous Paid Parental Leave
      • Investment in Continued Learning
      • Promote from Within Philosophy
      • Volunteer Program
      • Dog-friendly Workplace
        Ready to join us? Here's what to expect next:

        Step 1: Complete the application below

        Step 2: Recruiter Phone Screen

        Step 3: Hiring Manager Video Interview

        Step 4: Subject Matter Expert/Technical Video Interview

        Step 5: Role-specific Project Assignment + Final Round Interview

        Diversity and Inclusion at OJO:

        OJO is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, and veteran status. We provide equal employment opportunities at all stages in the employment process, including hiring, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Further, all of our employees have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

        Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on OJO. Please reach out to recruiting@ojolabs.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to participate in any portion of the application or interview process.

Keywords: OJO Labs, Austin , Data Engineering - General Interest, Engineering , Austin, Texas

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