Staff Data Architect
We are building the future of freight
Mothership's groundbreaking technology is unlocking the world's potential by making freight delivery more efficient. Founded in 2017, we're backed by some of venture capital's best investors and have already become the logistics backbone for many of today's most innovative companies.
As a Staff Data Architect, you will have the opportunity to develop and scale our real-time data services that are used to inform all aspects of the business and our products.
You are someone who relishes the opportunity to streamline how we move data and can bring a torrent of information to the fingertips of our staff and users. In order to work cross-functionally across the organization, great communication and willingness to take risks and push boundaries will be required.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of data engineers while working on some of Mothership’s most critical data challenges
- Implement methods and procedures for acquiring, storing, and providing access to diverse real-time data from across the business
- Collaborate with our product and analytics teams to establish consistent data models and help refine existing systems
- Establish data contracts and management systems that enable teams to work effectively with rapidly evolving data schemas
- Build for scalability as we rapidly expand our data systems and technology
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a fast paced and execution-focused environment
- Expert level knowledge of MQ, SQL, and NoSQL datastore technologies
- Significant experience developing data services in production environments
- A strong product mindset with a passion for building real-time streaming data systems that directly impact the customer experience
- Experience with distributed data systems like Apache Spark
- Experience with Python, Scala, Golang, or another programming language in development of production data pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modeling techniques and warehousing methodologies
- Recent hands-on experience with pub/sub technologies like Apache Kafka or other event-based systems
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to both professionals and non-specialists
Technologies We're Working With
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- TypeScript / NodeJS
- Python
- Golang
- RDS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Benefits & Perks
- Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to earn employee stock options
- Full health, dental and vision insurance coverage (PPO)
- Leadership Training
- 401k (4% matching)
- Unlimited paid time off
- Equipped with the latest technology
- Remote workplace stipend
Culture at Mothership
We’re an ambitious, endlessly curious, and open-minded group. Our team is passionate about our mission and eager to produce work at the highest level. The environment is upbeat and supportive because we care about each other and believe positive momentum equals better outcomes.
If this sounds like a place you’d be a great addition to, let’s chat.