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Data Systems and Reporting Analyst

Buzz Points, Inc.

Data Systems and Reporting Analyst

Austin, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Buzz Points® is looking for a Data Systems and Reporting Analyst with a track record of playing an integral role in handling the design and construction of scalable management systems.  The Data Systems and Reporting Analyst will join our Engineering team and report directly to the Director of Engineering.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO: It’s an exciting time at Buzz Points. Our platform has evolved around cloud centric technologies and we need capable engineers who understand the value of data. The role of a data systems and reporting analyst is a supporting one, but it is also an extremely vital one.

    As a data systems and reporting analyst, you’ll be handling the design and construction of scalable management systems, ensure that all data systems meet company and compliance standards, as well as research new uses for data acquisition. You should also know the ins and outs of the industry such as data mining practices, algorithms, and how data can be used.

    In order to be stand out as a candidate, you should express humility and patience. Data engineering is about building the underlying infrastructure, and so being able to pass the limelight to someone else is imperative. Furthermore, being able to listen to your colleagues is essential. Essential duties will include:

    •    Design, construct, install, test and maintain data management systems in AWS •    Build high-performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes. •    Ensure that all systems meet the business/company requirements as well as industry practices. •    Defines and develops standard reports for key data metrics. •    Develops custom and ad-hoc reports based on requirements provided by departments and customers. •    Integrate up-and-coming data management and software engineering technologies into existing data structures. •    Develop set processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production. •    Create custom software components and analytics applications. •    Research new uses for existing data. •    Employ an array of technological languages and tools to connect systems together. •    Collaborate with members of your team (eg, data architects, the IT team, data scientists) on the project’s goals. •    Install/update disaster recovery procedures. •    Recommend different ways to constantly improve data reliability and quality. •    Special projects and other duties will be assigned as needed. •    Represent the Buzz Points brand and mission with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS: Fit with our culture and natural leadership is important to the success of this role. •    You must have the high energy, tenacity, and positivity.  You must be high integrity, laser focused, and have a “need to succeed” at whatever you do. •    Exercise a commanding and inspiring team collaboration style; •    Constantly elevate and improve methods and be a natural analytical and diagnostic problem solver; •    Ability to manage multiple initiatives while working independently. WHAT’S REQUIRED: •    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software/computer engineering, applied mathematics, or physics statistics and 3 years of applicable work experience. •    An understanding of AWS technologies such as S3, SQS, Lambda, AWS Glue, Athena, RDS DMS, DynamoDB, and Quick Sight are essential.  •    Proficiency in Python and bash or equivalent programming languages. Node.js is a plus. •    It’s a bonus if you understand Kinesis or have setup event streaming for data pipelines. •    An understanding of PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases. •    Experience in a related field with real-world skills and testimonials from former employees. •    Possible work experience and proof of technical expertise. •    Intellectual curiosity to find new and unusual ways of how to solve data management issues. •    Ability to approach data organization challenges while keeping an eye on what’s important. •    Self-Starter/Motivator who works well with others. •    Customer-centric approach to work. •    Experience working with community banks and credit unions is a plus. •    Experience in similar roles with a fast-growing small business marketing or rewards program a plus. •    Thrives in a high-tech, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. •    Enthusiasm, positive attitude, self-motivation, and strong work ethic. •    Organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as experience in change management and project management experience, are crucial.  

    DATA ENGINEERING FAQ:

    WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE DAILY WORK OF A DATA SYSTEMS AND REPORTING ANALYST? A day on the job in data engineering consists of handling data within the organization, data transformation, and maintaining systems. Data query might also crop up quite a bit, as you’ll be asked by colleagues and customers to create reports.

    WHICH TECHNICAL LANGUAGES SHOULD I LEARN TO INCREASE MY CHANCES OF GETTING A JOB AS A DATA SYSTEMS AND REPORTING ANALYST? You should be well-versed in statistics, machine learning techniques, mathematics, and SQL databases. Python is also the most widely used programming language across the board when it comes to data engineering and we are migrating most of our legacy scripts to this language. Furthermore, a problem-solving, analytical knowledge of databases will also be a great asset.

    WHAT PROBLEMS MIGHT DATA SYSTEMS AND REPORTING ANALYST RUN INTO? Data engineering is probably the most research-extensive role in the organization, and so these roles come across a lot of problems. Some of these problems include the consideration of whether or not cloud storage will scale and knowing how long it will take to make it possible, as well as understanding why an import job failed for one of our internal or external stakeholders. Data engineering is part trial and error, and it is your job to diagnose and fix any failures that might occur.  

    Additional Information

    BENEFITS:

    WORK/LIFE BALANCE

    •    Sponsored Volunteer Days

    •    Employee Events

    •    Stocked Kitchen with drinks and snacks

    •    Innovative Company culture

    •    401K plan

    •    Competitive Pay - Base + Annual Bonus Opportunity

    •    Stock options grants

    Buzz Points is an equal opportunity employer. All final candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    To apply, please submit resume and salary requirements.