Kick is an applied machine learning company building the first self-driving bookkeeping experience. We’ve raised from leadings investors like OpenAI to reimagine the way millions of business owners work.
Started by the Co-Founder of Teachable ($250m exit in March 2020) we’re an experienced team with overwhelming market demand looking to create the data layer for finance.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a Data Engineer who can take ownership of our data infrastructure and optimize it for scalability, reliability, and performance. They should also have a passion for building robust and scalable data systems and be comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. The ideal candidate should have experience working with large datasets and designing and implementing data pipelines for real-time data processing.
You will
- Design and build scalable data pipelines to collect and process large volumes of data from various sources
- Develop data models and schema designs to support both structured and unstructured data
- Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to ensure high performance and availability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Product Managers to understand data requirements
- Create and maintain documentation of data infrastructure, processes, and standards
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has 5+ years of experience in data engineering
- Has a strong background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields
- Has strong programming skills in languages such as Python
- Has experience with data warehousing technologies such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery
- Has knowledge of ETL tools and techniques for data integration
- Is familiar with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Has excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Has strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment
Qualifications
Bonus if
- You have experience with real-time data processing technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Spark Streaming
- You have experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra
- You have experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Hadoop or Spark
Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity package based on experience