Data Engineer, LearnUpon
Company ESOP available
Business learning platform
Open for applications
Business learning platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
Company ESOP available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To revolutionise corporate learning.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering, working with large-scale data processing systems
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
- Understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
- Experience with cloud-based data technologies
- Demonstrated working knowledge of AWS, particularly with key services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda
- Knowledge of data pipeline tools and orchestration frameworks
- Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn new data technologies and best practices
- Commitment to putting the customer at the heart of everything you do
- Willingness to take ownership of your work and act like an owner
- Experience with MySQL, Snowflake, Airflow, Fivetran, & Superset
Desirable
- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
- Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques
- Familiarity with AI/ML AWS services
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and their data requirements
- Previous experience in the eLearning industry or with learning management systems
What the job involves
- As a Data Engineer in our Engineering group, you will be responsible for building and maintaining data solutions, creating efficient data pipelines, and ensuring data quality and accessibility for LearnUpon's core product and data warehouse
- You'll participate in developing scalable data solutions and contribute to our great company culture
- Consistently deliver impact by completing assigned data engineering tasks and meeting agreed commitments
- Design and implement well-reasoned data solutions for assigned projects, focusing on quality and craftsmanship
- Collaborate primarily within your team, actively engaging to gain alignment and deliver customer value through data-driven insights
- Proactively seek to understand LearnUpon's data systems, technologies, processes, and decisions
- Continuously improve team processes and data quality
- Maintain AI/ML models and the associated infrastructure
- Informally mentor and support onboarding of new team members and interns in data-related tasks
- Participate in interviewing to attract world-class data engineering candidates
- Align your day-to-day work with the team's vision, mission, and strategy for data management and utilization
Application process
- Applicants for the position can expect the following hiring process:
- Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule a 30-minute call
- Successful candidates will then be invited to a series of practical interviews
- Finally, candidates will have a short interview with our VP of Engineering & CTO.
- Successful candidates will be contacted with an offer to join our team
Our take
Creating internal training to be engaging and productive can prove to be a daunting task for many businesses. However, LearnUpon offers a solution by helping clients to create, manage, and track high-quality team training programs.
LearnUpon's solutions enable companies to boost employee engagement while delivering training at scale. As a result, the platform has gained popularity among enterprises and large-scale businesses seeking to enhance their training programs. Notably, LearnUpon has garnered esteemed customers such as TripAdvisor, Logitech, and Booking.com, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in enabling organisations to drive impactful learning experiences.
Distinguishing itself from other SaaS learning platforms has been a significant challenge for LearnUpon. However, the company has responded proactively by making substantial investments in media and marketing efforts and has By doing so, LearnUpon aims to strengthen its brand presence and highlight its values in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2020
$49.9m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jan 2016
$0.6m
SEED
Total funding: $51.1m
Company benefits
- Work in a fun and supportive environment with regular team events
- Excellent career progression – take LearnUpon where you think it can go
- Structured learning environment
- Employer Contributed Pension
- Private health insurance
- 25 days annual leave + 1 annual company wellness day off
- Flexible Working Arrangements
Company values
- We put our customers at the heart of everything we do
- We strive for the best solution, not the easy one
- We go the extra mile to deliver work we’re proud of
- We work as a friendly, supportive team who like to have fun
Company HQ
Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland
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Leadership
Brendan Noud
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Senior Consultant at BearingPoint, and was a Project Manager at WBT Systems.
Des V. Anderson
(CTO & Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Senior Implementation Consultant & Web Developer at WBT Systems.
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