What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer position at Linq?
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Birmingham, AL
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Full Time - In Office
Reports To: CTO
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $95,000/year Stock & Benefits. We do offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our technology team and play a critical role in managing and optimizing Linq’s data infrastructure. In this role, you’ll build and maintain the pipelines that power our data systems, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and alignment with business needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our data empowers company growth. Additionally, you will contribute to creating and maintaining data visualizations for telemetry and monitoring big boards. This is an in-office role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure data accuracy, reliability, and resiliency.
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to support business operations and analytics.
- Collaborate with teams to understand data requirements and align data reporting and systems with business needs.
- Monitor and optimize database performance and data workflows.
- Implement data validation and quality checks to maintain integrity and trust in our data.
- Provide technical expertise for data-related projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate on creating and maintaining data visualizations for telemetry and monitoring dashboards.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL tools.
- Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., Postgres, Redshift, MySQL, Snowflake).
- Knowledge of best practices for data governance and quality.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Enthusiasm for building scalable, high-quality data systems.
- Understanding of data visualization platforms like Grafana.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with dbt (data build tool) or similar tools.
- Experience with time series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, TimescaleDB).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and data warehousing solutions.
- Familiarity with APIs and integrating external data sources.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Why Join Linq?
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Live and work in Birmingham, AL, where you can enjoy affordable housing, a thriving culinary scene, and easy access to outdoor activities, all while benefiting from a lower cost of living than other major cities.
- Generous PTO.
- Collaborative team culture with room for growth and learning.
- Opportunity to shape and optimize data infrastructure in a fast-growing company.
- Work on a talented, collaborative, and ambitious team, helping you grow your skills in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
- Competitive stock options as part of our commitment to shared success and ownership.
Salary : $65,000 - $95,000
