TDS Gift Cards · 8 hours ago
Associate Solutions Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expTDS Gift Cards, a division of Ziff Davis, is a leading platform solution for global Prepaid/Gift Card processing and program management. The Associate Solutions Engineer role involves bridging the gap between product requirements and technical execution, focusing on developing internal tools, managing data pipelines, and providing technical support.
FinanceFinancial ServicesGift Card
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain internal tools and scripts to automate manual business processes using Python
Maintain and migrate existing legacy workflows (previously built in Retool) toward more robust, code-based solutions (e.g., Django or Python scripts)
Develop scripts to interact with internal and external APIs for data retrieval and system updates
Build and monitor data pipelines (ETL) to ensure accurate data flow between systems
Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data for internal stakeholders and client reporting
Assist in the implementation and management of orchestration tools (experience with Airflow is a major plus)
Serve as a technical escalation point for data anomalies and system bugs
Proactively monitor foundational systems (using tools like New Relic) to identify issues before they impact clients
Investigate root causes of technical incidents by digging into logs, databases, and code
Work closely with Product Managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Collaborate with the Engineering team to ensure local tools align with the broader architecture
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
1–2 years of experience in a technical role (e.g. Junior Data & Tools Engineer, Data Analyst, Support Engineer or Junior Developer)
Portfolio or GitHub examples of personal projects are highly valued
Strong SQL Proficiency: Must be able to write complex queries, joins, and aggregations to analyze big data and validate system health
Python Proficiency: Experience using Python for data manipulation (Pandas), automation, or API interaction
Data Engineering Interest: Familiarity with ETL concepts
Exceptional Problem Solving: A 'detective' mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues across different layers of the stack
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Agile Familiarity: Experience with JIRA and agile workflows
Bias for Action: Self-motivated with a track record of appropriate urgency and follow-through
Preferred
Experience with Airflow is a major plus
Knowledge of Django or Flask is a strong plus
Familiarity with Retool is helpful for understanding legacy tools, but not required for future builds
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Paid holidays
Family building and caregiving support
Generous Family Care and Parental leave
Fitness Reimbursement
Access to wellness programs
Employee Resource Groups
Company-sponsored events
Educational support
Mentorship programs
Career development resources
Employee engagement programs
Recognition awards
Company
TDS Gift Cards
TDS Gift Cards specializes in gift card processing and program management.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-02-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Mickeal
CEO / General Manager - TDS Gift Cards
Tim Pechmann
Co-Founder & COO
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