Data & Software Engineer

Ovative GroupMinneapolis, Minnesota

$75,000 - $93,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Compensation

$75,000-$93,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Family/Dependent Health

Paid Vacation

Job Description

About Ovative Group:

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Data & Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing product and engineering development team.Our company specializes in enterprise-level media measurement and optimization across various industries.In this role, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team responsible for creating,optimizing, andmaintainingscalable software and data solutions to enhance performance, stability, and scalability. You will work under the guidance of experienced team members and closely collaborate with stakeholders throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.The ideal candidate will havea strong foundationin iterative development practices, familiarity with version control systems like GitHub, and a passion for developing both conceptual and pragmatic problem-solving skills. You are curious about using modern AI tools as part of your daily workflow and can balance AI-assisted development with rigorous testing, documentation, and review. Your attention to detail and communication skills, both written and oral, will enable you to work directly with a variety of users, understand theirobjectives, and contribute to translating them into technical requirements and solutions. As a valuable team member, you will be encouraged to learn and grow in a supportive environment, activelyparticipatein team activities, andsetthe foundation for your professional development.

Responsibilities of a Data & Software Engineer:

Assistin designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions that align with business and technical requirements.

Contribute to the effort of

identifyingopportunities for automation with a focus on the operational stability of software applications and systems

Collaborate with your team to support translating business goals and user requirements into detailed, actionable technical requirements

Contribute to documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of robust, performant solutions that provide high customer impact at scale

Provide technical

assistanceto teammates as needed through collaboration and by sharing yourexpertise

Follow established software and product engineering best practices, including code quality, documentation, deployment, and testing.

Explore

new technologiesand tools under guidance to enhance software development.

Troubleshoot software issues with support from senior team members as needed.

Participatein technical knowledge sharing with other team members.

Stay current with emerging technology and software engineering innovations and continuously enhance skills.

Adhere to SDLC and DevOps best practices,

maintaininghigh standardsof quality and security across all phases of development.

Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, internal LLM tooling) to explore solution options, generate scaffolding code, and improve development velocity while

maintainingcode quality and security.

Requirements:

3+ years of relevant data & software engineering development experience

Proficiencyin SQL, Python, command-line tools, and ETL/ELT pipelines for large datasets, including AI and analytics use cases

Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern AI concepts/tools, such as GCP, AWS, AI/ML APIs, vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and

a track recordof knowledge-sharing with team members

Preferred:

Experience with iterative development and Agile methodologies, including familiarity with

SAFeor similar scaled frameworks.

Experience with AI/ML frameworks or APIs (e.g., OpenAI,

HuggingFace,LangChain, or similar)

Experience working with data warehouses and big data tools (e.g.,

BigQuery, Databricks)

Experience working with APIs for data retrieval

Experience building lightweight internal tools, agents, or workflows that orchestrate LLM calls (e.g., prompt templates, retrieval-augmented generation, or scripted helpers for teammates).

Experience working with marketing,

analyticsand customer data

Experience contributing to data/table architecture

Experience integrating data models within software

Pay Transparency

AtOvative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus. Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience andanticipatedimpact.Additionalbenefits information is provided below.

For our Data & Software Engineer positions, our compensation ranges from$75,000 to $93,000, which is inclusive of a15% bonus.

Benefits of Working at Ovative Group:

We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work. 

Culture: 

Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential. 

Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.

Compensation and Insurance: 

We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix. 

We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit. 

Tangible amenities we enjoy: 

Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI

Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams

Generous paid vacation policy

401k match program

Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners

Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs

Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan

Sabbatical program

Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program

Shenanigan’s Day

Working at Ovative won’t be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it’ll be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you! 

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FAQs About Data & Software Engineer Jobs at Ovative Group

What is the work location for this position at Ovative Group?

This job at Ovative Group is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ovative Group?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $75,000 and $93,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Ovative Group?

Ovative Group lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Ovative Group?

Ovative Group is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does Ovative Group allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Ovative Group supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by Ovative Group for this role?

Ovative Group offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, Paid Community Service Time, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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