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Bazaarvoice

Bazaarvoice

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates user-generated content for eCommerce

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Senior

Belfast, UK

Hybrid position.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Redshift
MySQL
Apache Flink
Data Science
Git
Apache Spark
SQL
Apache Kafka
Postgres
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Snowflake
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BSc in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 7+ years experience designing and building robust, scalable, distributed data systems and pipelines, using open source and public cloud technologies.
  • Strong experience with data orchestration tools: e.g. Apache Airflow, Dagster.
  • Experience with big data storage and processing technologies: e.g. DBT, Spark, SQL, Athena/Trino, Redshift, Snowflake, RDBMSs (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and streaming technologies: e.g. Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink.
  • Experience with public cloud environments: e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform.
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering practices: e.g. testing, CI/CD (Jenkins, Github Actions), agile development, git/version control, containers etc.
  • Strong technical leadership, problem solving skills and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Passion for staying up to date with emerging data engineering technologies and trends.
Responsibilities
  • designing, building, and supporting large-scale, distributed data systems that drive our organization's data infrastructure forward, and power our products and services.
  • developing data pipelines, optimizing data storage and retrieval processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our data architecture.
  • collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, implement solutions, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • advocating for and implementing software engineering best practices to ensure the efficiency, maintainability, and robustness of our data systems.

Bazaarvoice enhances consumer experiences and drives sales by leveraging user-generated content, such as customer reviews, ratings, and visual content. The company provides tools that allow retailers and brands to collect, manage, and distribute this content, integrating it into their online stores and marketing strategies. Bazaarvoice stands out by amplifying the reach of client content through a vast retail network and partnerships with social media platforms, enabling clients to turn visual content into purchase points. The goal is to empower brands and retailers to use customer opinions and visual content to inspire confidence and increase sales.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$169.9M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bazaarvoice's continuous innovation, including new AI-powered features and strategic acquisitions, positions it as a leader in the eCommerce and digital marketing space.
  • The company's extensive retail network amplifies the reach of client content, increasing the potential for higher consumer engagement and sales.
  • Bazaarvoice's ability to address consumer concerns about fake reviews enhances trust and confidence in its platform, potentially leading to higher client retention and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in digital marketing and eCommerce is intense, requiring Bazaarvoice to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Integration challenges with newly acquired companies like Granify and affable.ai could pose risks to seamless operations and innovation.

What makes Bazaarvoice unique

  • Bazaarvoice's focus on user-generated content and its seamless integration with eCommerce platforms and CRM systems sets it apart from competitors who may not offer such comprehensive solutions.
  • The company's strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as Granify and affable.ai, enhance its capabilities in AI-driven e-commerce contextualization and influencer marketing, providing a unique edge.
  • Bazaarvoice's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream while offering clients a robust suite of tools for managing and distributing customer-generated content.

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Benefits

Mental wellness matters - All team members get access to the Modern Health platform, which provides resources for personal/professional coaching, therapy, and meditation.

Improve your community and b:generous - We believe in investing our time and money to support our communities globally.

Embrace wellness and reward others - Through our YouEarnedIt platform, achievements, wellness, volunteering, and coaching is celebrated and rewarded, and everyone has a voice.

Paid sabbaticals - We reward employees for hard work. After five years with Bazaarvoice, you can apply for an eight-week paid sabbatical.

Recognition-based culture - We provide opportunities for annual merit rewards, company bonus schemes, and growth within your role.

Flexible work from home policies - The working world has changed. So have we.