Data Software Developer

As a Data Software Developer at Bucketlist Rewards, you will play a key role in shaping and executing our data strategy. You'll work on developing and optimizing our data warehouse in AWS, enabling advanced analytics and enhancing our platform's capabilities. Collaborating with a cross-functional agile team, you’ll gain experience in various aspects of data engineering, from designing ETL pipelines to creating insightful dashboards. We value clean, scalable solutions and provide opportunities for growth based on your interests. If you're passionate about data engineering and excited to contribute to a meaningful SaaS platform, we’d love to have you on our team!

About Us: Bucketlist Rewards provides a leading B2B SaaS solution that allows organizations of all sizes to introduce effective rewards and recognition programs to its workforce. Our goal is to provide companies with an easy-to-use web platform that enables employers to reward team members in a meaningful way that matters to them, while achieving great business results and building better organizational cultures. When it comes to great company culture, the Bucketlist team walks the talk and we are proud to be Great Place to Work certified!

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and maintaining data warehouses and pipelines in AWS (Redshift, RDS).
• Developing and optimizing ETL processes using tools like AWS Glue, Python, and SQL.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs and develop reporting solutions.
• Integrating data from multiple sources for analytics and dashboarding.
• Creating dashboards and visualizations using AWS QuickSight or similar tools.
• Implementing DataOps practices to ensure efficient, reliable data workflows.
• Participating in agile ceremonies and cross-team collaborations.

Required Skills for Success:

• 5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like Redshift, RDS, Glue, and S3.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with database design principles.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools like AWS QuickSight (or similar).
• Familiarity with best practices in DataOps and data governance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Nice to have:

• Experience with data lake architectures and streaming data solutions.
• Familiarity with BI tools beyond QuickSight (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of distributed systems and big data frameworks (e.g., Spark).
• Previous experience in a SaaS or multi-tenant environment.
• Have prior experience building a data pipeline from scratch.

Why Join Us?

At Bucketlist, we believe in meaningful work and meaningful rewards. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that values your growth and provides opportunities to explore your interests. Together, we’re building a platform that helps organizations create better workplaces, one recognition at a time.

The Perks:

• Growth Opportunities: Join a growing company where you’ll be part of a high-performing team with lots of potential.
• Remote Work: We are a distributed workplace (100% remote). This position is open to anyone located in a timezone that aligns with continental North America. 
• Wellness Days: In addition to paid vacation days, we offer flexible paid time off to fit individual needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health, dental, vision care, EFAP, and more.
• Annual Bucketlist Benefit: An additional paid day off and $$ to spend to help check items off your own bucket list!
• Rewards and Recognition: We drink our own champagne! We’ll help you achieve not just your career goals but your personal goals as well!

Anticipated Salary Range: As a Canadian based company, our preference is to hire candidates based in Canada, and the base salary for this role is $110k-$130k CAD annually for Canadian employees. However, we are open to candidates in other locations. For candidates located outside of Canada, the annual salary will be adjusted based on the local market expectations. The final offer will consider factors such as your expertise and previous experience.

At Bucketlist Rewards, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and creativity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, as we strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.