Data Engineer

About this role

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an entry level Data Engineer to join the Ookla Data Engineering team and help us process the world’s best collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance. As a data engineer you will be focused on developing jobs, libraries and operations to support data scientists and analysts as they discover new and exciting ways to apply our data. Applicants should have a strong, data-focused programming background and be passionate about accuracy and performance. You will work on big data using the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high volume data processing jobs across various platforms including Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark and Airflow
• Debug queries, monitor jobs, identify bottlenecks in system performance and improve efficiency
• Support and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of professional experience in data engineering
• Knowledge of SQL, databases (MySQL / Redshift / Athena), Data modeling
• Workflow orchestrators (Dagster, Airflow, Prefect)
• Experience working with Python
• Strong communication skills both in person and via virtual mediums
• Background check required

Nice to have:

• ETL/ELT design patterns
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Experience with high volume distributed data processing in Spark

About

Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital e...