Data Engineer

Company DescriptionTo apply for this position you must be a U.S. Citizen, you must currently live in the U.S., you must pass an FBI background check, and you must be willing to take a drug test.ForceMetrics™ mission is to transform data for social change. We’re striving to make a positive community impact by helping public safety and government agencies better utilize data to benefit every individual. By bringing data-driven innovation to dated systems and processes, ForceMetrics is empowering responders to make better, more informed decisions in the moment, ultimately working to solve some of the toughest societal problems.About The RoleHOW YOU WILL HAVE IMPACTWe’re looking for a mission-driven Data Engineer to join ForceMetrics in designing, building, and scaling a power data platform that fuels insights for internal teams and external stakeholders alike. In this role, you’ll build and maintain robust, reliable data pipelines that power our product, support complex analytics, and enable data-driven decisions for our users.As an early member of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape our data engineering best practices, influence critical technical decisions, and create key areas of ownership. We’re actively seeking someone who is a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and excited to contribute to a growing team with a bold mission.RequirementsWHAT YOU WILL DODevelop scalable and reliable data pipelines to collect, transform, and load customer data, maintaining high standards for data integrity and quality.Build, customize, and configure self-service tools to empower data consumers across the company to extract, analyze, and visualize data from internal sourcesContinuously evaluate and refine data sources and implement processes to enhance data accuracy, completeness, and reliabilityStay up-to-date with emerging technologies and make recommendations for new tools, metrics, and techniques to improve data engineering processes and outcomesPartner with teams across the company to understand business objectives and develop analytics solutions that drive key resultsWhat You Must Have3+ years of experience in Data Engineer or relevant role3+ years of experience with SQL and other languages (e.g. DQL, Python, etc.)Proficiency with Relational Databases (i.e. Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, etc.)Excellent skills in data manipulation, reverse engineering, and solving complex data challengesExperience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Kibana, Tableau, or Power PIProven background designing and managing data lakes, data warehouses, and other modern scalable data technologiesSkills leveraging technologies like Apache Iceberg, Apache Parquet, Apache Arrow, BigQuery, and Amazon S3 to build and maintain efficient data systemsHighly analytical with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring data quality and integrity in every projectSelf-starter with the ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment What Will Make You Stand OutEarly stage tech startup experiencePassion for making a difference in the lives of manyPast exposure to law enforcement, public safety, or to similar data systemsComputer Science or Engineering degree from 4-year accredited universityAdvanced Elasticsearch experience building search queries and aggregationsExperience with object-oriented design and software design patternsFamiliarity with data pipeline observabilityExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CDPrior experience working on an Agile/Scrum teamBenefitsWHAT WE CAN OFFERA strong sense of mission for impacting real communities and solving complex societal problemsWork alongside other top talent in a rewarding and enjoyable cultureCompany Equity (seed-state)Medical, Dental & Life Insurance401(k)100% RemoteStandard holidays and paid time offSalary range for this position is $90K to $120K+ DOEAbout ForceMetricsForceMetrics was founded in 2020 to provide data analytics and enrichment applications to public safety agencies throughout the United States, with a focus on better community outcomes through data.We're venture-backed with a diverse founding team led by Andre McGregor, computer engineer and veteran FBI Special Agent turned entrepreneur, alongside a team of data scientists, software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and business operations leaders—many of whom have been law enforcement officers themselves, and have previously built successful companies.We have a robust set of investors and an advisory board of active/retired police chiefs, government leaders, and technology innovators.ForceMetrics™ values diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. ForceMetrics™ will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on any characteristics.Company Industry: Information Technology & ServicesJob Function: Data EngineerEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: Entry Level, Mid to Senior Level, ExecutiveEducation: High School, Bachelor’s Degree