Data Engineer

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. 

As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. 

Are you ready to be at the forefront of data-driven transformation? We are on a quest for a dynamic Data Engineer who excels in Snowflake and dbt to bring insight and innovation to our company. In this pivotal role, you will craft the foundational data structures that empower our business decisions. 

Location - Remote or Hybrid (Chicago-based)

About the role:

In our team, you'll harness your expertise to:

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and processes.
• Innovate and extend our data infrastructure, integrating cutting-edge data management technologies and software engineering practices.
• Collaborate alongside data scientists and analysts to enrich our data ecosystem.
• Implement robust data testing frameworks to ensure utmost data quality.
• Strategically optimize data structures and streamline pipelines to boost performance and cost-efficiency.

Experience & Skills we value:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and the capacity to independently define and manage projects after being provided with high-level objectives. Your skill set should reveal:

• A solid track record with at least 5 years in data engineering.
• Proven experience in taking initiative to identify needs, move projects forward and deliver results.
• Expertise in Snowflake, with a solid understanding of data modeling and performance optimization.
• Expertise in dbt, with deep experience in pipeline optimization, writing macros, and managing deployments. 
• Proficiency in constructing and managing large-scale data architectures using AWS, Terraform, Github Actions, and Airflow.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a flair for enhancing data systems.
• Exceptional communication skills that promote effective teamwork. 

Why Join Us: 

• Join a rockstar team and use leading technologies to make a huge impact on critical company initiatives.
• Enjoy a stellar company culture, competitive salary and great benefits.

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees: 

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• 401k with 4% Company Match
• Generous PTO
• 11 Holidays in the year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7
• Company sponsored disability and life insurance 
• Monthly Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn)
• Volunteer opportunities with charity partners and the Double Good Kids Foundation
• Company events (Happy Hours, Ice Cream Trucks, Summer Shindig, Holiday Party)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each person to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.