What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Data Engineer position at PitchBook?
At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.
Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.
If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role :
At PitchBook, we believe that the Data Operations team plays a vital role in setting us apart from our competitors. We take immense pride in providing top-quality data to our customers, while also being accountable, collaborative, and receptive to feedback. Our team members are highly engaged, detail-oriented, and always eager to learn and grow as our industry evolves.
Our reputation for excellence is a direct result of our deep commitment to building the world's best private market database, and we recognize the importance of investing in our team members from day one. That's why we offer specialized training and a mentorship program that is tailored specifically to the needs of the Data Operations team.
We value and celebrate the diverse perspectives, talents, and experiences of our team members and recognize the importance of building trust and strong cross-functional partnerships. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to new heights, we invite you to join us at PitchBook.
As an Associate Data Engineer, you will work across a global team of analysts and Data Operations Associates to develop new data technologies for Data Operations at PitchBook. We're looking for a person who can combine proficiency in data engineering technologies (SQL, Python, AWS, Data Warehousing & ETL tools, Power BI) with an operational mindset and deliver powerful new data sourcing and processing tools to the team. You will be responsible for extracting data from external sources and working alongside senior members of the team to build out the infrastructure necessary to operationalize the data. You will also spend time learning PitchBook's data operations processes and methodologies, establishing the process knowledge necessary to develop effective data solutions.
Primary Job Responsibilities :
- Automate collection of data from various sources, including web scraping, API requests, etc.
- Develop data extraction pipelines by leveraging OCR technology and translations, processing structured and unstructured data
- Create data entry automation pipelines to import and edit mass volumes of data points
- Work with Data Engineers to build complex data pipelines that automate data sourcing and processing
- Develop programs to synchronize technology and human-powered processes (human in the loop)
- Collaborate with senior team members to design and maintain database and data warehousing solutions
- Play a key role in continuing to build out a newly formed data engineering function in the department
- Work alongside Data Operations teams to augment core technologies
- Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
- Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills and Qualifications :
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Working Conditions :
We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it's helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3 days / week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days / week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3 days / week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.
The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
Life At PB :
We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It's our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we've heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.
We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.
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Salary : $84,000 - $114,000