Junior Data Engineer

Job Title:Junior Data Engineer

Company: BC88 Pty Ltd

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Hello! 

We are a small product team with skills across software engineering, Data Engineering, design and product management with some team members here in Perth and a few overseas. We work on one or two large projects at a time with interesting Data Engineering and data science work and are looking to grow our Data Engineering and data science team. 

We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer (0-2 years experience) to join our team and work closely with our existing local Data Engineer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in alleviating workload from our current engineer, while also contributing their coding expertise to various projects. You could be a student, professor, junior at an existing company who is looking for full time work - we are open. 

Our preference is that you have completed production work but considerable course work or demonstrable personal project work is totally fine if you have no formal work experience. Any demonstration of delivering working software and being able to work autonomously is valued but most importantly we want to know you can be a quick study. We will provide onboarding and training for you as needed.  

In this role you will be preparing new functions in notebooks and testing those against product criteria before preparing them as functions or container operations on AWS infrastructure to support other product engineering work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain Python functions to be deployed on AWS infrastructure.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of data pipelines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements:

• Genuine passion for coding and problem-solving, we like to hire team members who like to code for fun and use code to make their life easier.
• A basic understanding of data types and data structures.
• Experience with major Python libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) in personal projects, employment, or contract work.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, it's important to succeed in our team that you can complete discrete chunks of work independently and communicate when you need assistance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Knowledge of SQL and database systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s or post grad degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) or working towards one.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the company.
• We mostly work from home with our Perth team meeting weekly in person.

Application Process:

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, where everyone feels valued and respected.