Data Engineer at Homebase Open Positions

Hi, Future Homie!

As a Homie, you'll be part of an unstoppable team that puts customers first, embraces each day with excitement, and strives for excellence in everything you do. We’re revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their teams and grow their business. What this means for you is a shared passion for innovation and making a difference for the people we serve. So what do you say, will you join us on our mission to empower small businesses?=

The Data Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines, building data models, and creating reports and dashboards that support business choices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and SQL, experience with tools like DBT, Looker, Databricks, and Kafka, and expertise in cloud analytics databases like Snowflake or Redshift.

You will make an impact by:

• Developing, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines that process large volumes of structured and unstructured data from various sources.
• Building and maintaining data models using dimensional data modeling techniques
• Designing and developing reports and dashboards that provide insights into business performance
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Troubleshooting data issues and providing timely resolutions
• Optimizing query performance and implementing best practices for database design and development
• Collaborating with data scientists and analysts to support their data needs
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team
• Continuously improve the quality of our data and analytics processes through automation and innovation
• Showing high ownership over projects and taking the initiative to drive them to completion

You are a bar raiser, this means you come with:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
• Expertise in SQL and proficiency in data modeling and database design
• Working knowledge of a scripting language like Python, Shell, or Ruby
• Previous experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT development principles, and data warehousing concepts
• Strong experience with data transformation tools like DBT or Databricks
• Ability to break down complex business problems into small constituent units
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks at the same time 
• Ability to work on your own as well as effectively within a team environment
• Working knowledge of Git, Jira, and testing frameworks like great expectations. 

What We Offer

• Stock Options - Everyone is an Owner! 
• Competitive group health benefits  coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Group Investments, TFSA as well as an RRSP plan which offers a 4% company match
• Employer supplemented Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company-paid holidays and 20 days accrued PTO per year
• Continued learning and development stipend
• Paid parental leave after 1-year of service
• Top-of-the-line equipment and stipend for workspace setup
• Work from home days, Monday, Thursday, & Friday
• Meals provided at our vibrant workspaces
• Team offsites and monthly opportunities to engage with fellow Homies

What to Expect During the Interview Process

• Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Alex V.
• Meet the Hiring Manager, Bhavini T.
• Participate in a Technical Interview
• Meet the Leadership team
• Professional Reference Checks
• Background Check + Offer Stage
• Welcome to the team, Homie💜🎉

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Homebase

At Homebase, we take pride in fostering a welcoming space where every Homie of every gender, age, orientation, culture, and walk of life can be their full selves. Diverse perspectives empower us to build the best-in-class platform for small businesses and hourly shift workers. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, so if you think you’re close to what we’re looking for (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply!

About Us

Our mission is to make small business teams unstoppable.

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams, with employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication, HR, and more. More than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to make work radically easy and give their teams superpowers. As the leader in small business team management, Homebase tracked 1+ billion hours for 2.5+ million workers last year.

Homebase is based in San Francisco, Houston, Denver, and Toronto. We are backed by leading venture investors L Catterton Growth, Emerson Collective, Notable Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Bedrock Capital, and PLUS Capital.

**Interview Recording Notice:

By participating in interviews with Homebase, you consent to the use of Metaview, a recording and transcription tool, during the interview process. Please be aware that all interviews may be recorded and transcribed for the purpose of evaluating candidates and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. If you do not consent to being recorded, please inform the Talent Team at the beginning of the call, and appropriate arrangements will be made to accommodate your preference. Your privacy is important to us, and the recorded interviews will only be used for internal evaluation and assessment of candidates.