About Us:
The Organization
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is a retailer-owned, board-governed, active network of 100 independently owned outdoor retailers and 66 vendor partners, working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail. Through data collection and analysis, direct member support, specialty events and deep vendor partnerships, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is creating both a vision and roadmap for the long-term success of independent specialty retail. Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is recognized as a catalyst for the success of its retailers and vendor partners; an advocate for specialty independent retail; a promoter of education and community within the specialty channel; and a key influencer of the national outdoor industry. For more information on Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, please visit www.grassrootsoutdoors.com.
In addition to providing its members with engaging information sharing opportunities, Grassroots hosts Connect and Discovery Marketplace; two industry leading trade events held in June and November. Connect is primarily focused on existing business between independent retailers and brands in the outdoor space while Discovery Marketplace allows an opportunity for new relationships to be born and grow. Both events prioritize attendee efficiency, cost, and are designed from a retailer point of view.
Our Team:
The Grassroots team is a closely knit, remote team that works cross-functionally to bring to life the mission and vision of the organization. We employ agile practices, strive to create an open and safe space for collaboration among individuals, and aim to achieve our goals through robust teamwork. Our office culture is guided by our team values:
Show Your Work
Be Direct and Show Respect
Embrace Agility
Be Intentional and Responsive
We Celebrate our Differences
Position Summary:
The Grassroots team is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to spearhead the establishment of data technology solutions in alignment with our mission of acting as a catalyst for the success of our retailers and brands. As our Data Engineer, you'll serve as a driving force behind strengthening the relationships between specialty outdoor retailers and brands through the development of our data collection and analytics platform; ultimately creating more opportunity for people to have amazing outdoor experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass defining development standards, selecting the appropriate technology stack(s), designing our development process, contributing to product roadmaps, and driving the creation of applications that amplify our business processes.
If you're an experienced and passionate technology developer who thrives in creating innovative data analytics solutions, love the great outdoors, and feel empowered by the thought of joining the resistance of independently owned outdoor retailers kicking ass in today’s world - this might just be for you.
Reports To: President
Location: Remote (US)
Technical Skills:
Experience in Data Analytics Solutions: Proven track record in designing and architecting data analytic solutions, including experience in developing data processing pipelines, and data aggregation.
Experience in Database Technologies: Proven understanding of various database technologies, such as relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Experience with data modeling, database schema design, and optimizing database performance.
Programming: Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for data analytics and software development. Proven record of software deployment.
Data Transformation and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load): Experience in building ETL processes to efficiently extract data from various sources, transform it into the desired format, and load it into database technologies.
Cloud Technologies: Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in deploying and scaling data analytics solutions on cloud infrastructure.
Data Security and Privacy: Awareness of data security and privacy best practices, with the ability to design and implement secure data handling processes and policies.
Software Design Patterns: foundational understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns. Ability to create scalable, modular, and maintainable data analytics solutions.
Prior experience with retail Point of Sale (POS) systems is a plus. Lightspeed, Retail Pro, Counterpoint, POSIM, Celerant, RICS.
Soft skills:
Collaboration: Desire and experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data-related challenges and devise innovative solutions to address business needs effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Growth Mindset: Enthusiasm for staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in data analytics, programming languages, and database technologies.
Strong Self-Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritizing wellness.
Effective Organization and Time Management: Excellent organization and time management skills essential for thriving in a remote work environment, ensuring productivity and seamless collaboration within the team.
Compensation, FLSA Status, Location, and Hours:
Ability to travel domestically, 2-4 times a year for up to 10 days at a time
This is a 40-hour per week exempt, fully remote, position that will require you to have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings.
Compensation dependent on professional work experience:
$95,000 - $115,000: excellent technical skills, soft skills, moderate professional work experience
$115,000 - $125,000: excellent technical skills, soft skills, moderate to lengthy professional work experience, some leadership experience
Retirement contributions
Annual PTO, plus 8 paid holidays