Job Description

Enjoy turning raw data into game-changing insights? At uShip, we’re a small but mighty data team looking for a Data Analytics Engineer to join our mission of building smarter, data-driven solutions. In this role, you’ll wear two hats: crafting robust data pipelines to keep our information flowing smoothly and diving deep into analysis to uncover trends that fuel our growth. It’s a role that bridges the gap between raw data wrangling and actionable insights, requiring both coding chops and a knack for problem-solving. We’re a tight-knit team, and your work will directly shape our products, decisions, and future. If you love coding, problem-solving, and telling stories with data, we’d love to have you on board!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to clean, organize, and prepare data for analysis.
• Develop and optimize complex data transformation workflows using SQL, Python, Estuary and other transformation tools.
• Work with large datasets to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including the design of tables, views, and indexes for optimized query performance.
• Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, aggregation, and transformation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues.
• Data Visualization (Metabase)
• Set up and maintain Metabase dashboards and reports for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into actionable visualizations.
• Automate reporting and insights generation via Metabase.
• Work closely with analytics team members, data engineers, developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Write clear documentation for data processes, code, and reports to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL, with experience in PostgreSQL for database design, management, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of Python for data processing and transformation tasks.
• Experience with Metabase for building interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL pipelines, and data integration.
• 3+ years of experience working in a data analytics role.
• Proven experience in data transformation and creating scalable data workflows.
• Experience working with large datasets and high-performance databases.
• Familiarity with AWS Sagemaker and data science development best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience using GitHub and a CI/CD pipeline
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Onboarding

First 30 Days: Onboarding & Internal Knowledge Absorption

• Understand company data, systems, and workflows.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Set up your development environment and learn the tools.

Days 31-60: Implementation and Optimization

• Manage data engineering and analytics tasks.
• Build new ETL pipelines and data transformation workflows.
• Improve data reporting and visualization in Metabase.

Days 61-90: Ownership and Strategic Initiatives

• Own key data engineering and analytics workflows.
• Find and implement data scalability and performance improvements.
• Collaborate across functions and generate proactive insights.

Location: Austin, TX 78701, remote or hybrid optional team environment

Salary: $120-150k base salary ($140-170k estimated total comp)

*Unfortunately, we are unable to employ remote employees in the following locations: New York City, Massachusetts, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, California, and anywhere outside of the U.S.

*We are unable to transfer or sponsor visas

*No agencies or independent contractors please

Why uShip?

uShip offers big-company benefits in a small-ish sized company because we really value and are committed to our people. There are even some extras that will surprise you.

• Remote or hybrid work options
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursements
• Home office Reimbursements
• Company paid meal delivery pass, plus monthly credit
• 100% Paid Health and Dental available
• 401(k) matching, no vesting
• Stock Options
• Pet Insurance
• Dog-friendly downtown office
• So much more!

Company Overview

uShip is the world’s first and largest shipping marketplace, making it quicker, easier, and more affordable to ship large or bulky items. Consumers and businesses can compare and book bids from hundreds of thousands of customer-reviewed transportation service providers, ranging from independent owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. From cars to cranes and furniture to freight, our straightforward and transparent platform helps people, businesses, e-commerce sellers, and multinational logistics companies ship with greater speed and efficiency. Customers save money and service providers make money using their empty cargo space – everyone wins!

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and believe we’re better collaborators, strategizers, and thinkers because of it. uShip is an equal opportunity employer. We are inspired to find candidates who embody our Core Values. uShip prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, parental status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate our differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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