Junior Data Engineer - Part Time
Who We Are
At Extole, our mission is to give everyone, everywhere the ability to participate in the brands they love and be recognized and rewarded. Our market-leading advocacy platform powers referrals for major brands like Uber, Airbnb, and Starbucks—if you’ve ever referred a friend to a favorite service, you’ve experienced how personal and powerful word of mouth can be.
We’re also a #oneteam culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. We share goals, hold each other accountable, and celebrate our collective wins. We believe that innovative solutions come from supportive teams who challenge each other to grow.
What You’ll Do
We’re seeking a part-time Junior Software Engineer/Intern who is eager to learn and grow within our engineering team. In this role, you will:
Extract & Analyze Data: Leverage our existing data platform to extract, process, and analyze data in response to user requests for statistics, user behavior insights, and debugging information.
Support Data Operations: Work closely with other teams to troubleshoot data pipelines and resolve issues, ensuring accurate and timely information delivery.
Optimize Workflows: Help improve the efficiency and performance of our data queries and reporting processes through code enhancements and best practices.
Collaborate & Grow: Participate in code reviews, data discussions, and cross-functional meetings to ensure that your work aligns with business objectives and user needs.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Research new tools and techniques in data engineering to further enhance our data infrastructure.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly support data-driven decision-making for products used by millions of people worldwide.
Learning & Growth: Gain hands-on experience with real-world data platforms while receiving mentorship from experienced data engineers.
#oneteam Culture: We collaborate, support each other, and celebrate successes together—because we’re stronger as one.
Awesome Office & Competitive Pay: Enjoy our welcoming office in central Chișinău, with a highly competitive salary and the latest equipment to help you do your best work.
Comprehensive Benefits: Paid sick leave and vacation, private health insurance, and a healthy work-life balance ensure you have the support you need both inside and outside of work.
Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Perfect for students or those balancing other commitments, allowing you to grow your skills without a full-time commitment.
What We’re Looking For
Educational Background: Recent graduates, current students, or early-career professionals with relevant coursework or projects in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
Technical Curiosity: A keen interest in data platforms, analytics, and a desire to learn and grow within a real-world engineering environment.
Basic Programming Skills: Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Java, JavaScript, or Python) and a willingness to apply these skills to data-related tasks.
Database Fundamentals: A basic understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize data processes.
Collaborative Attitude: Strong communication skills and a commitment to working effectively within a team.
Nice to Have
Programming Languages: Exposure to JavaScript and Python.
Big Data & Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with Spark, Git, and AWS.
Data Tools & Frameworks: Experience with data processing frameworks or related technologies is a bonus.