Junior Data Engineer

Pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud.
Lagos, Nigeria
Data
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Junior Data Engineer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join their Marketing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data analytics and marketing technology. The position involves utilizing advanced data analytics to drive product adoption and market penetration, while working with cutting-edge open source technologies. As a remote-first company since 2004, Canonical offers a flexible work environment and global collaboration opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in data science, mathematics, or engineering, combined with expertise in programming languages like Python and JavaScript, and database technologies. You'll be responsible for conducting data experiments, creating visualizations, and maintaining data dashboards that provide actionable insights across the organization. The role requires both technical prowess and excellent communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholder teams.

Working at Canonical means being part of a pioneering tech firm that's shaping the future of open source software. The company offers comprehensive benefits including a generous learning budget, annual compensation reviews, and opportunities to travel for team meetings. You'll join a diverse, global team passionate about technology and innovation, working on projects that impact millions of users worldwide.

The position reports to the Growth Engineering Manager and is based remotely in the EMEA region, specifically targeting candidates in Africa (Lagos). This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their data engineering career who wants to make a significant impact in the open source technology space while working with a forward-thinking, globally distributed team.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Junior Data Engineer

  • Utilize advanced data analytics to grow Canonical's product adoption and market penetration
  • Focus on quantitative and qualitative data analytics to find insights and meaningful business outcomes
  • Design and conduct experiments with data, visualization and insights into Canonical's target audiences
  • Collaborate with stakeholder teams to improve the data and tool ecosystem
  • Put in place and maintain systems to ensure teams have self-service access to data dashboards

Requirements For Junior Data Engineer

Python
JavaScript
  • Background in data science, mathematics, actuarial science, or engineering
  • Knowledge in advanced statistics, data sciences, coding/scripting languages (Python, JS, etc), and databases (SQL, etc)
  • Strength in data analytics and visualization (Looker Studio, Tableau, Apache Superset, etc)
  • Ability to translate business questions to key research objectives
  • Ability to identify the best methodology to execute research, synthesize and analyze findings
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Willingness to examine the status quo and resilient in the face of challenges

Benefits For Junior Data Engineer

Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Fully remote working environment
  • Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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