Head of Data

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We’re looking for an experienced Head of Data to join our team.
The Position
HappyCo is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Data to lead the development and execution of our data strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and product roadmap. This role will set the technical direction for data-related initiatives, overseeing architecture, warehousing, analytics, and reporting to unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making.
As a key collaborator, the Head of Data will work across departments to understand organizational data needs, developing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure to support storage, reporting, and security requirements. This role will implement best practices for ETL/ELT pipelines, data governance, and cost-effective utilization of cloud services and tooling. This person will also provide leadership and mentorship to the data team members and others in Product and Engineering, fostering growth and innovation while promoting a culture of excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Define and drive the data strategy to support the company’s overall goals and product roadmap
• Set technical and product direction for data-related initiatives including data architecture, warehousing, analytics, and reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders across company departments to understand data and insight needs
• Develop and maintain scalable data architecture and infrastructure that meets current and future needs for storage, reporting, security
• Implement best practices for secure and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data governance
• Provide mentorship and leadership for data team members, fostering an environment of growth and individual development
• Monitor and effectively manage utilization and cost of data products, cloud services, and third-party tooling

What we think you need to be successful

• At least 7  years of proven experience delivering and executing on a strategic vision in data engineering, data warehousing, or enterprise reporting
• Experience with BI and data warehouse tools, databases and data modeling, (relational, document SQL or NoSQL)
• Excellence in data modeling techniques and strategies
• Programming and scripting skills (python, bash preferred)
• Experience working in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP (preferred)
• Experience managing and mentoring junior data engineers and/or analysts
• Identifies and addresses improvements and efficiencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others
• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs

Technologies Used

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Datastream, CloudSQL, PubSub, Functions, etc.
• Databricks
• Relational databases: Postgresql
• AI and ML: GCP Vertex, GCP Gemini AI, OpenAI
• Looker and LookML

About HappyCo Founded in 2011, HappyCo (happy.co) builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property data. Our flagship product suite 'Happy Property’ has 3.5M units on its platform and has captured more than 400 million photos. 
We’re everyday people with a shared purpose — improving the lives of others. Our team is made up of thinkers, talkers, planners, makers, builders and everything in between. Together, we’re turning our passions into happier communities!  
When customers use our software, their communities get stronger. Our tools empower everyone in multifamily property management to improve their operations and maximize returns, which means they’re building better experiences for their residents. Learn more about our Product Vision here!
Our HappyCo CultureHappyCo strives to build better communities. So naturally, we are dedicated to making our own community an enjoyable place that allows us do our best work. We’re devoted to building an inclusive, supportive culture that empowers each HappyCo’er to succeed and grow. To learn more about our culture, check out our careers page! 
We Offer:- Work from anywhere supported by a flexible company culture- Opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing technology companies in the PropTech industry- Unlimited vacation time- Generous paid parental leave- Competitive and equitable pay, including stock options- Monthly stipends to support Wellness and Home Office expenses
Find out more about our US Employee Benefits here!
We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that HappyCo upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status. HappyCo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
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