Data Engineer

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.  

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

What you will do: 

As a Data Engineer on the Engineering Team, you will focus on developing software for scientific data analysis and visualization applications. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to understand needs and deliver appropriate solutions. In this role you will:

• Maintain and improve SQL relational database systems
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure manage the security, integrity, scalability and infrastructure of our data management systems
• Maintain and improve a front-end CRUD applications to enable teams to effectively use databases
• Develop, test, and deploy internal applications for all levels of employees to extract data and reports
• Develop applications features to enhance data analyses, reporting, and data visualizations functionality

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• BS in engineering or other technical discipline
• 2 years of developing software applications for data analysis and visualization
• 2 years of experience programming with Python for data analysis applications
• 2 years of experience working on relational databases
• Creating and modifying tables, views, triggers, and custom functions
• Creating and managing roles and user logins to give users appropriate abilities and restrictions
• Establishing and performing routine backup procedures
• Experience using JavaScript in web-based applications for data input, manipulation, and visualization
• Experience collaborating with teams using Git or other version control systems
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What we want you to bring to the team: 

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Pandas, SciPy, Bokeh, Plotly, Panel, and Jupyter Notebooks
• Experience working with cross functional teams in an engineering environment
• Experience using the TimeScaleDB PostgreSQL extension for analysis of time series data
• Experience deploying software applications using container solutions on premise and in the cloud
• Experience developing internal APIs using FastAPI or similar tool
• Experience deploying Jupyter Notebook, JupyterLab, or JupyterHub servers for multiple users
• Experience with machine learning algorithms
• Experience using JMP statistical analysis software such as JSL
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and writing time series data to databases from process instrumentation
• A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers
• A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows

 What’s in it for you:

• Career growth
• Opportunity to develop new decarbonization processes
• Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects
• Recognition and appreciation
• The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment

Compensation:

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Unlimited PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits For Your Future:

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options