BlueDot Inc.

BlueDot is growing and as a result, we are looking for a Director of Data Systems to join our Technology team.

 

Reporting to our Chief Technology Officer, you will lead a team of enthusiastic and talented data engineers, data scientists and data infrastructure professionals. You will further expand this team and help bring new talent to the organization.

 

The role requires a strong technical leadership in data governance, modern data ingestion techniques, scale and automation of our data pipelines and cloud native data infrastructures. You will drive technical innovation by utilizing artificial intelligence, natural language processing and related technologies. 

 

You will be responsible for overall design and implementation of advanced data products with a focus on data quality, integrity and security. You will closely collaborate with a multidisciplinary BlueDot teams and co-own business outcomes. 

 

Who we are:

 

BlueDot protects people around the world from infectious diseases using human and artificial intelligence. Our software-as-a-service solution combines medical and public health expertise with advanced data analytics to track, contextualize, and mitigate infectious disease risks. Our global early warning system combines more than 100 datasets with proprietary algorithms to deliver critical insights on the spread of infectious diseases. In December 2019, we flagged an undiagnosed respiratory syndrome in Wuhan, China. In January 2020, we published the world's first scientific paper on COVID-19, accurately predicting its global spread. 

 

Our team understands the complexity of the challenge in front of us – and that the urgency to solve the problem has never been greater. BlueDot’s culture as described by our people is the diversity, openness, creativity, respect, intelligence, and kindness we share with each other. We are hard workers, motivated by a common purpose and excited to collaborate with a team who come from diverse backgrounds and schools of thought. We are a Certified B Corp, which means we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We have also been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Technology, Youth and Women, Best StartUp and a top 25 Best Workplace in the country!

 

Our shared values: 

 

Our values are not just words on a wall. They are our compass and they guide us in our work, in the decisions we make and in how we treat each other:

 

• Driven by Purpose - We are united by a purpose that is bigger than ourselves. We are on a mission to create a healthier, safer and more prosperous world.  
• Do No Harm - Dealing with lives, we must be intentional, diligent, and precise.
• Think Without Borders - When we free our minds from conventional thinking, impossible challenges become possible.
• Strength in Diversity - We’re better at solving complex problems when we draw from our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are composed of an intentionally eclectic collective of people with varying expertise united in a singular desire to outsmart infectious disease, every voice is heard and valued.
• Success from Happiness - We believe that happiness is an essential ingredient for success.

 

What you will do in more detail:

 

In this technical leadership role, you will be a key contributor to a rapid expansion of our highly successful centralized infectious diseases surveillance system. You will also:

 

• Lead and inspire our high performing data systems team
• Drive the evolution and enhancement of our pioneering data products
• Closely collaborate with software development, epidemiology and clinical teams
• Identify imaginative ways to utilize new and existing data sources
• Own cloud native data system pipelines and architectures
• Oversee the evolution and performance of BlueDot AI/ML/NLP platform stack  
• Manage data quality, integrity and security processes
• Define strategies for building and maintaining partnerships with data suppliers
• Mentor and manage professional development programs for data system team

 

What you bring to BlueDot:

 

• Proven experience leading data engineering and data science teams (10+ years industry experience with 5+ years in leadership positions)
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to grasp complexities and relationship between advanced data systems
• Exceptional collaborative skills to effectively work with team members, peers, and leadership
• Extensive experience working with Big Data, relational and non-relational databases, data warehouses, data lakes and cloud storage solutions
• Expert knowledge of common ETL patterns, architectures and processes
• Deep understanding and experience with data governance concepts
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, Natural Language Processing and related technologies
• Solid experience working with data science cloud solutions and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge or experience working with geospatial data and techniques
• Good understanding of REST API architecture, patterns and techniques
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

 

What we offer our team:

• Meaningful work that truly has purpose
• As a smaller, agile team, we offer roles with impact
• Your contributions are integral, your voice will be heard
• A competitive comprehensive compensation package
• Outstanding health, vision and dental benefits 
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• A health and wellness spending account 
• Generous vacation and other PTO
• A home office setup allowance 

We are working remotely due to COVID-19 until at least January 2022.

Together let’s create a healthier, safer, and more prosperous world. 

 

For more information, visit us at: http://bluedot.global.

 

BlueDot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for all. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, religion, citizenship, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

 

BlueDot is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know how we can best meet your needs and advise us of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

 

We thank and appreciate all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Together let’s create a healthier, safer, and more prosperous world. 

 

For more information, visit us at: http://bluedot.global.

 

BlueDot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for all. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, religion, citizenship, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

 

BlueDot is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know how we can best meet your needs and advise us of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

 

We thank and appreciate all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.