Join a dynamic SaaS company working for social good. The Data Engineer will join our growing Data Science & Analytics team at Classy to optimize and grow our data pipeline architecture. The ideal candidate has a solid software engineering background, and is driven by exciting technical challenges and thrives in a fast-paced, iterative, and collaborative environment. We want to talk to you if you are excited about helping usher in the next generation of Classy’s data architecture to support our critical data initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Create and maintain an optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Write object-oriented and maintainable code in a CI/CD environment.
• Have a critical role in defining and maintaining our overall data strategy that will help fuel future innovation.
• Identify, design and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimize data delivery and re-design infrastructure for greater efficiency and scalability.
• Work with stakeholders to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Within an Agile environment, work as part of a cross-functional Scrum team in serving the data needs of the company.
• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Participate in an engineering culture of “always be learning” where the sharing and learning from failures is celebrated and the giving and receiving of constructive candid feedback is highly encouraged.

What you bring (Required):

• High-level proficiency writing production-grade data pipelines in a Python/Node.js environment
• Advanced experience writing SQL queries in analytical warehouses: Redshift (preferred), Snowflake, BigQuery.
• Working knowledge of AWS (i.e. Lambda, SNS, EC2, ECS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD best practices (CodePipeline, Bitbucket pipelines)
• Experience utilizing Software Design Patterns in a development workflow
• Experience with manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets.
• Strong analytical skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
• Strong project management and organizational skills: ability to understand project requirements and translate them into technical subtasks.

• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Deep experience with code versioning tools (GIT/Bitbucket).
• A deep sense of quality, and sharp engineering skills with strong computer science fundamentals.
• 3+ years of experience in a Data Engineer role, building and optimizing “big data” data pipelines, architectures and data sets.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

What would be awesome to have (Preferred):

• Experience with data science
• Experience with data visualization systems like Looker, Tableau.
• Experience with Data Orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, etc.) and dbt

Our amazing perks!

• Unlimited/flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Generous company holiday schedule
• 10 company half-days annually
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time off/impact hours
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, available day one
• Generous employer contribution towards Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) plan and 3% employer match 
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Paid sabbatical leave for every 4 years at Classy
• Access to virtual wellbeing apps like Headspace and Ginger
• Variety of employee discounts (including gym membership and bar/restaurant discounts)
• Professional development and learning stipends 
• Work from home stipend while working remote due to COVID-19
• Downtown office with views of Petco Park and the ocean (and dog friendly!)
• Monthly parking pass, public transit pass or rideshare allowance when commuting to the office

About Classy 

Classy is a B Corp Certified social enterprise that helps nonprofit organizations maximize their impact through a suite of world-class, online fundraising tools to accelerate social impact around the world. Based in San Diego, CA and trusted by organizations of all sizes, from the fastest-growing nonprofits like Team Rubicon and The Trevor Project, to some of the world's largest social organizations, such as The Salvation Army, Robin Hood Foundation, and Shriners Hospitals for Children, nonprofits use Classy’s platform to raise money, engage their communities, and advance their missions. Since 2011, Classy has powered tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries and raised over $2 billion for social good. Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe. For more information, visit www.classy.org or follow Classy on Twitter @Classy. 

Dedication to Diversity 

Classy is working toward building a more diverse and inclusive environment that is representative of individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves in a space that enables productivity and meaningful work.