Junior Analytics Engineer at Top Hat (Canada)
Top Hat· Canada·
Role details
Work type
Remote
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
We are looking for a Junior Analytics Engineer to help maintain data pipelines and surface key insights at Top Hat. You will be part of Business Analytics, a small but impactful data team serving our Operational teams (Revenue, Finance, Customer Success,Marketing, etc.), helping to ensure our data is trusted and ready to support the needs of Top Hat’s growth.
YOU WILL
- Develop, maintain, and optimize data models to ensure data integrity and pipeline reliability.
- Monitor data pipelines, identifying and resolving inconsistencies in existing processes.
- Learn our business, translating stakeholder requirements into clean, efficient SQL queries under the guidance of senior team members.
- Build, document, and maintain internal dashboards; troubleshooting issues to ensure accurate reporting.
- Assist with ad-hoc data requests and perform data quality checks.
- Apply software engineering best practices, including version control and automated testing.
ABOUT YOU
- 1-2+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering, or similar quantitative work.
- Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Solid foundation in SQL (CTEs, window functions, query optimization) and Python.
- Familiarity with data modeling and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
- Eagerness to learn and apply modern data tools (dbt, Airflow) and software engineering best practices (Git, testing).
- Detail-oriented, with a drive to solve technical problems in collaborative, hands-on settings.
- Bonus points for: Experience working in tech products, particularly in startups. Recent experience in higher ed as a teacher or student.
Why team members love working at Top Hat:
- A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
- A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
- Flexible, remote first work environment
- Professional learning and development for all role levels
- An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ
- Competitive health benefits that start on day one
- A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
- Our winning strategy and market potential
- Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
- Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do
- A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact
Why work at Top Hat
- Meaningful Mission: Employees are driven by the transformative power of higher education and the role Top Hat plays in making it more accessible and equitable.
- Culture and Values: The company emphasizes "Five Cs": Curiosity, Community, Customer Obsession, and Commitment. It fosters an environment of empathy, innovation, and accountability.
- Remote & Hybrid Work: Top Hat offers flexible work arrangements, including remote roles and a hybrid workspace from its Toronto HQ. Many roles are open to candidates across Canada and the United States.
- Professional Growth: The company invests in professional learning and development for all role levels and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology like generative AI.
- Inclusive Environment: Top Hat is committed to diversity and inclusion, with partnerships like the Black Professionals in Technology Network (BPTN) and improved hiring processes to broaden the talent funnel.
- Competitive Benefits: Benefits include competitive health coverage starting on day one, an innovative PTO policy, and an open, welcoming office environment in Toronto.