Platform Engineer

*Preference for candidates who would be interested in a story-driven learning framework or how to make one.About Datascension:Datascension (datascension.co) is a cutting-edge platform designed to empower businesses with actionable insights through data-driven solutions. We provide a comprehensive suite of tools and services for data integration, analysis, visualization, and automation, enabling our members and partners to make smarter decisions and achieve their strategic goals. This is especially relevant for those who are looking to get out there and develop themselves in a data-driven or marketing career. We are a dynamic and growing company committed to innovation and delivering exceptional value to our users.Job Summary:Datascension is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Course Development Associate to ensure the development, reliability, performance, and scalability of our core platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in marketing campaigns, website development, monitoring, and automation, with a passion for ensuring a seamless and high-quality user experience.Responsibilities:Implement a guided story-driven coursework path and offering.Perform regular system health checks, performance tuning, and capacity planning.Execute routine development tasks, including patching, upgrades, and backups.Learn and use the story-driven course development framework.Automation and Optimization:Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.Develop and maintain scripts and tools for system administration and operational tasks.Continuously optimize platform performance and resource utilization, especially for responsive and mobile uses cases.Documentation and Collaboration:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for story-driven campaigns, configurations, and operational procedures.Collaborate effectively with development and leadership team members to ensure seamless campaign placement and conversion.Participate in stand-up status meetings for ongoing platform development tasks.Qualifications:Interest in learning more about website development, e-commerce, data analysis, and career services.Proven experience in a Marketing, DevOps, or similar role, esp with Wordpress. Familiarity with Google Sheets, Docs, and Loomly or related video capture tools. Proficiency in plugins, frameworks, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).Solid understanding of social networking principles, content calendars, and conversion best practices.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently in an agile principles mode, and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications:Interest in marketing campaign development.Experience with career outreach, coaching, and recruiting services.Familiarity with website, and database administration.Experience with data analytics platforms and tools.To Apply:This is a volunteer only position right now, and is ideal for students, work-study and learning participants, or people who want to learn more about how to develop marketing campaigns and data-driven roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Please highlight your status, relevant experience, and interests when you apply.