Data Engineer

YouVersion Data EngineerThe YouVersion Data Engineer will develop and build data pipelines and ETL that lead to increased engagement and growth through the Bible App across the globe. The YouVersion Data Engineer role will work across technical teams within the organization, including but not limited to Cyber Security, Core Services and Software Engineers on Product teams. The Data Engineer will be responsible for driving data awareness and providing the analytics teams with actionable data. This role will utilize systems-thinking, will require broad technical experience, and an eye for efficiency to aid in delivering the YouVersion strategy.YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That's why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.Data AwarenessDrive data awareness and provide the analytics teams with trends and actionable recommendations/information.Collaborate with platform and product teams to ensure all relevant data is being collected.Data Strategy ExecutionAlign data needs to business objectives, formulate a data roadmap.Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modeling.Planning, building, and delivering highly reliable ETL processes.Planning, building, and developing real-time analytics through data pipelines.Other ResponsibilitiesManage user events in the YouVersion bible app to bring our data governance to the next level.Engage as an active contributor within our agile development process.Take ownership of projects and oversee them with minimal direction.Manage schedules and duties to efficiently meet the needs of the organization in the pursuit of leading others to become fully devoted follower of Christ.What You BringExperience: 3-5 years of related work experience.Education: Bachelor's degree + advanced certification.Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and problem solve with innovation.Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.Strong presentation creation and facilitation skills.Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects.Skilled in Python, Go, Java, C++ or other general-purpose programming languages.Proficient with data orchestration tools such as Airflow, Luigi, dbt, etc.Proficient in Database Management Systems, such as Postgres or MySQL.Experienced with Google Cloud Platform or other cloud data solutions such as AWS or Azure.Understanding of user event data collection products such as Firebase, Flurry or Posthog.Great at problem solving complicated technological issues.Strong Analytical Skills.Strong Critical and Strategic Thinking Skills.Benefits We OfferPaid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.Casual dress and work environment.And much more!Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to DiversityAt Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.