Data Engineer
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Since 2013, Avant set out to change the world of financial technology with our proprietary software that uses big data and machine learning algorithms to change the way people borrow money.
“Data” and “algorithm” may be two painfully overused buzzwords, but to us, these are two central elements to our business. The other part: the brilliant minds behind Avant.
Our team has set out to bring consumer loans from the bank to your computer screen. By combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding talent, we’ve managed to grow from five scrappy entrepreneurs to over 750 employees–and we’re not stopping there.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Data Engineer, you will assist in the implementation of scale-able infrastructures for analyzing large real-time data-sets. Furthermore, you will be involved in the effort to deploy interfaces between Ruby on Rails and a back-end serve that generates predictions using trained statistical models.
Within this role, you will be responsible for providing the vision and direction of data architecture, data strategy and guiding best practice in design and integrations. This role will play a key role in guiding new solutions, technologies, and platforms to meet the requirements of our data focused product.
This position reports directly to the Director of Data Engineering.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, finance or other programming related fields from a top tier school
- Must possess basic knowledge in DB and SQL programming
- Must possess basic knowledge in web and application programming (Ruby, HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
- Must be familiar with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) concept
- Ability to identify non-obvious solutions to complex problems
- Programming ability using R, Matlab, Python or other statistical software
- Preferably has a basic understanding in statistics, machine learning modeling techniques
- Preferably is familiar with the concept of test-driven development and code review
Avant’s first office was a windowless room with luxurious amenities like functioning plumbing. Now, that room is where Avantees line up every day at lunchtime to get their free catered meal and gather every Friday for happy hour(s) and Manager Q&A.
Beyond working with some of the best and brightest in the Chicago tech space, you’ll enjoy these perks:
- Work directly with senior management
- Winter blues? Take a paid vacation–there’s no limit
- BlueCross/BlueShield Medical & Dental Insurance
- Stop squinting: VSP Vision Insurance
- 401k with a 4% match
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Free breakfast and lunch (in case you forgot)
- Casual dress on days that end in “y”
- No excuse to not call mom: complimentary corporate cell phone plan for Associate level and above
- Pre-tax commuter benefits/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted gym membership package
- Get educated: attend conferences and courses to keep your mind sharp
- And more!