Data Engineer
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Description:Whisker, is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+ passionate team members.What You'll Do:The Data Engineer will be responsible for ongoing AWS IoT development, integrations with third-party IoT products, designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, co-management of our agency partner, system debugging and more. The Data Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers, to ensure high-quality data delivery and availability.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.Collaborates with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.Architects scalable, efficient, and high-performance systems.Designs, develops, and maintains scalable, efficient ETL/ELT data pipelines.Provides technical guidance and makes decisions regarding technical aspects of projects.Maintains and expands AWS IoT environment.Develops new features or bug fixes for backend solutions.Develops new IoT integrations for connected hardware products.Works with the design team on implementing new application designs.Performs unit and functional testing to ensure the quality of the work.Works with the support team to identify and resolve issues.Experiments and creates proof of concept prototypes for new features.Assists with the development of new features or bug fixes for mobile apps.Leads and mentors Junior Data Engineers.Will perform additional responsibilities when required.Our Tech Stack:Cloud-native, serverless infrastructure on AWSREST APIs with AWS API Gateway and GraphQL APIs and enginesDynamoDB and other serverless databasesModern TypeScript and Python codebasesHigh-Level 2-Year Scope of Product Development:Focus: Continued development of our IoT pet backend platformDatabase: Design new and maintain legacy systemsTransaction Management: Create highly reliable high speed data systemsWill perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements:What You'll Bring:BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent years of experience3+ years architecting backend systems in AWS4+ years of backend development4+ Experience with AWS systems: DynamoDB, Redshift, IAM, IoT Core, ECS, Kinesis, Lambda, API GatewayExperience with data visualization and data pipelines4+ years of experience with Python4+ years of experience with containers4+ years of experience with GraphQL or REST APIsProficient in SQLSolid understanding of Data Modeling and Data Architecture DesignHands on experience with cloud platforms for data processing and storage solutions.Ability to take ideas from concept to prototypeAbility to write clean code with an emphasis on maintainabilityAbility to work in cross-functional teamsMaintains confidentiality of proprietary informationStrong problem solving skills and ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats/dogs)Not Required but Nice to Have!Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer EngineeringExperience with Agile methodologiesExperience as a team leaderFamiliarity with IoT systems / hardware integrationsFamiliarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar toolsBenefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day pawternity leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral programStatement of Inclusivity:We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.#onsite1