Avant is looking for an Associate Data Engineer, to play a crucial role in building and evolving our data model to meet a range of business initiatives. This position is suited for someone who is driven to understand complex problems and use technology to build robust solutions. You will work with teams throughout the company, understand their operational, regulatory, and reporting needs, and develop a mature model to enable their data-driven decisions.
 

What you’ll do at Avant:

• Model new data sets that can be incorporated into a Databricks and DBT-based platform

• Engage with internal stakeholders and users to define clear and well-structured business requirements for our data assets

• Support the delivery of data for key customer and operational processes

• Build and leverage frameworks for ensuring data assets within Avant’s data platform are high-quality, well-governed, meticulously curated, and operationally well-instrumented

• Mentor teammates and be a part of a culture of learning
   

Why you’re a fit for Avant:

• Expert-level proficiency with SQL (4+ years experience)

• Advanced-level proficiency with data modeling and data structures (3+ years experience)

• Advanced-level proficiency data engineering and pipeline automation, preferably working with dbt and Python (3+ years experience)

• Advanced-level proficiency with database and query optimization, preferably with Databricks and Postgres (3+ years experience)

• Disciplined Agile practitioner

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to participate in a support rotation to provide escalation support which may occur outside of business hours

This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.

Compensation Range:

The base salary range for this job is USD $95,000 - USD $140,000 / Year

Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant’s experience, skills and abilities. 

[If an outstanding applicant’s experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]

This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.

Our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Time Off

• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)

• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program 

• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

• Summer Fridays 

• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

• And who doesn’t love the swag

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We’re problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.