Data Engineer Co-Op (July 2025)

Company: Flexcar
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineering Co-OpLocation: Onsite - Boston, MAEmployment Type: Temporary (July 2025 - December 2025)Compensation: $33/hrAbout the RoleThe Flexcar Co-Op Program is a 5 month paid temporary employment program. The Co-Op Program replaces traditional classroom learning for one semester by providing 30-40 hours per week of onsite real work experience.Flexcar is looking for a Data Engineer Co-op to help develop solutions that make reliable data accessible to other Flexcar employees and to our business partners. You will be at the forefront of our growth and can be expected to contribute to the direction, development and support of our data pipelines and dashboards.Flexcar has a strong history of successful co-op partnerships. Our co-op program offers hands-on experience, where participants take ownership of end-to-end features that directly enhance the customer experience. We prioritize individual growth through personalized mentorship, fostering leadership development, and expanding your expertise.What you'll do:

• Delve deeply into data pipelines that power Flexcar's business, collaborating with fellow engineers to develop, streamline and maintain curated datasets for simplicity and ease of use.
• Engage in a collaborative environment by working closely with product managers, marketing, finance, operations staff and fellow engineers to develop inventive and resource-efficient data solutions.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new practices to maximize data engineering efficiency.
• Assist in optimizing data warehouse performance, costs and accuracy by supporting others to write optimal SQL queries.
• Assist in building new pipelines to move data from various web services and databases into our data warehouse.
• Keep Flexcar's data safe.What you'll love about working at Flexcar:

• Collaborating with a team of helpful, passionate and technically strong software developers.
• Being part of a company that is big enough that we can achieve big things together, but small enough that you can make your mark.
• Our entrepreneurial spirit and a dynamic, fun and flexible work environment.What drives success for this role:
  • Working towards a BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • The ability to work in person for at least 4 days a week.
  • Willingness to learn and own your work.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a bias towards action.
  • Experience using web APIs and scripting languages is a plus (Python, Bash, etc).
  • Experience working with JSON, CSV, Parquet, Avro files is a plus.
  • Possesses a strong understanding that Excel is not a database.What tops off the tank:
    • Save for Your Future! 401(k) with company match from day one of hire.
    • Focus on Wellness! Company sponsored health + wellness credits offered through Classpass.
    • Drive a Flexcar! Discounted employee rate on Flexcar products.Note: No relocation or temporary housing is offered for this position. Eligible candidates must be able to work in Boston, MA for the duration of the Co-Op period. Remote work is not available.Who Are We:We are fiercely disrupting the concept of automobile ownership. Flexcar is on a mission to replace car ownership for the majority of car owners. Currently operational in 4 markets and continuing to grow, our goal is to offer a flexible alternative to car ownership that puts our members in the driver seat of their budget and their vehicle. Flexcar empowers all walks of life the flexibility to have a car of their own without the hassles of traditional car ownership.The Extra Mile:Flexcar is rapidly growing and we want you to be a Flexster. Our special team is passionate, kind, collaborative, driven, and all-in on building the next automotive game-changer from the ground-up.Flexcar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
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