Justworks
Technology
Manager,DataEngineering
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“Manager, Data Engineering at Justworks. Skills: Data Engineering, Platform infrastructure, Team building. Build data pipelines. Build platform infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
Systems thinking; Critical thinking; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years data engineering experience, 1+ years people management experience, Deep proficiency in SQL, Experience with Snowflake, Foundational knowledge in data warehousing, Foundational knowledge in ETL/ELT pipelines, Foundational knowledge in cloud data platforms, Experience with workflow orchestration, Experience with monitoring, Experience with testing, Expertise with AWS services, Expertise with infrastructure-as-code, Experience with data security, Experience with compliance, Experience with governance, Comfortable with ambiguity
Nice to Have
Familiarity with data lakehouse patterns, Familiarity with cost optimization strategies, Background in regulated environment, Background in compliance-sensitive environment
What You'll Do.
Build platform infrastructure
Build high-performing teams
Apply critical thinking
Take ownership of outcomes
Leverage unique skills
Actively learn domain knowledge
Enhance and improve systems
Turn fragmented ways of working into scalable systems
Identify what needs to be done
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Diverse data organization; Partnering with leadership
Communication Scope
Engage stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Workflow orchestration
Full Job Description
Who We Are At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. Our Values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. Department Technology, Data communicates effectively; understands urgency and plans accordingly Balances Stakeholders - Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs and acts fairly despite conflicting demands of stakeholders. Influence and leadership - fostering a community of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, mentorship, and forward-thinking across the organization. Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Good Judgment - Pauses before acting; asks questions to fully understand context; applies critical thinking and takes ownership of outcomes Teamwork leverages unique skills to maximize efficiency Skills and knowledge - the capacity to actively learn and apply specific domain knowledge, know-how, and best practices to continually enhance and improve. In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for: Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectf
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