FAQs
What is the role of the Junior Data Engineer at Canonical?
The Junior Data Engineer will focus on data analytics and data mining to understand marketing technology adoption patterns, work with stakeholders to improve the data ecosystem, and drive insights to support marketing strategies.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The ideal candidate should have a background in data science, mathematics, actuarial science, or engineering, along with knowledge of advanced statistics, coding/scripting languages (such as Python or JavaScript), and experience with databases (SQL).
Is experience with data visualization tools necessary for this role?
Yes, experience with data visualization tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau, or Apache Superset is important for translating data-driven insights into actionable business outcomes.
What kind of work environment can I expect at Canonical?
Canonical has a fully remote working environment and a culture that emphasizes ownership, collaboration, learning, and curiosity.
What additional benefits does Canonical offer?
In addition to a competitive base pay, Canonical provides a personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.
How does Canonical support personal development?
Canonical offers a personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum to support the continuous learning and improvement of its employees.
What is the salary structure for this position?
The base pay will depend on factors such as geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills, with an annual compensation review to ensure equity across the global workforce.
What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?
Canonical fosters a diverse workplace free from discrimination and gives fair consideration to applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds.
What kind of growth opportunities are available in this role?
The Junior Data Engineer role provides opportunities for learning and development, collaboration on innovative projects, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the marketing analytics space.
How is success measured in this role?
Success in this role is measured by the ability to utilize data analytics to drive product adoption, generate meaningful insights, and enhance the data and tool ecosystem for various stakeholder teams.