Senior Data Engineer

Build the platform that powers global trade

The opportunity

Flexport’s Ocean Consolidation Services Data Intelligence team is building datasets, insights, and platforms to define, plan and operate logistics solutions to enable global trade for everyone. We move fast, iterating quickly on big business problems. We work smart, applying technology to unlock insights and provide outsized value to our customers. We swing big, knowing our customers won’t benefit from micro optimizations. Leveraging the largest data set for logistics products and services sold in the industry, this team treats data as an asset and determines how to maximize its business value and extend our competitive advantage.

The ideal candidate will have analytics experience, and should be comfortable working across multiple projects / programs with the capability to influence external stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable interfacing with technology systems, and be able to analyze data and gather actionable conclusions. Operating in a rapidly changing environment will require the candidate to be adept at dealing with ambiguous, new and challenging situations. The candidate will have advanced skills in using/building datasets, as well as building visualizations in various forums. The candidate must be capable of working with non-technical individuals, gathering input, and making independent decisions based on that input to ensure that Operations have the tool sets they need to be successful.

At their core, Data Engineers at Flexport are strong technical individuals who enjoy working with large data sets. They are comfortable working with both business users and other engineers to develop tools and datasets enabling self-service analytics. There are significant opportunities for new team members to emerge as leaders, taking on additional projects and responsibilities with strong performance.

You will:

• Effectively manage customer expectations and resolve conflicts that balance client and company needs.
• Develop processes to effectively maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders.
• Be successful in a delivery-focused environment and determine the right processes to make the team successful.
• This opportunity requires excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The candidate is not just a policy maker/spokesperson but drives to get things done.
• Possess superior analytical abilities and judgment. Use quantitative and qualitative data to prioritize and influence, show creativity, experimentation, and innovation, and drive projects with urgency in this fast-paced environment.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop the vision and strategy for customer experience on our platforms. Influence product roadmaps based on this strategy along with your teams.
• Support the scalable growth of the company by developing and enabling the success of the Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) leadership team.
• Actively seek to implement and distribute best practices across the operation.
  
  

You should have:

• 7+ years of experience as an analyst or engineer in the data/BI space.
• Experience leading and influencing the BI strategy of your team or organization.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders to translate between data and business needs.
• Experience with basic data analytics and science skills using SQL, Python, R or similar tools.
• Experience with data visualization using Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, Quicksight, or similar tools.
• Basic knowledge of statistics such as hypothesis testing and data distributions.

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8B, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

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