Data Engineer Job at Ookla, Denver, CO

  • Ookla
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Entry Level Data Engineer

We're looking for an entry level Data Engineer to join the Ookla Data Engineering team and help us process the world's best collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance. As a data engineer you will be focused on developing jobs, libraries and operations to support data scientists and analysts as they discover new and exciting ways to apply our data. Applicants should have a strong, data-focused programming background and be passionate about accuracy and performance. You will work on big data using the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop high volume data processing jobs across various platforms including Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark and Airflow
  • Debug queries, monitor jobs, identify bottlenecks in system performance and improve efficiency
  • Support and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • 1+ year of professional experience in data engineering
  • Knowledge of SQL, databases (MySQL / Redshift / Athena), Data modeling
  • Workflow orchestrators (Dagster, Airflow, Prefect)
  • Experience working with Python
  • Strong communication skills both in person and via virtual mediums
  • Background check required

Nice to have:

  • ETL/ELT design patterns
  • Experience with AWS cloud services
  • Experience with high volume distributed data processing in Spark

About Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.

Compensation Range

Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $85,000 to $125,000 annually. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

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