Senior Analytics Engineer

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way.

The Analytics Engineering team at Forward plays a central role in our Data ecosystem, working with various technical stakeholders to convert raw data into actionable insights. Our team builds and optimizes data infrastructure, transforms complex data sets, and develops data pipelines that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling.

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will design, construct, and maintain data models, collaborating with teams like Data Engineering, Data Science, DevOps, and Business Intelligence. You will help manage our modern analytics platform, using tools such as dbt, Fivetran, Snowflake, Census, and Tableau, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data products that drive innovation and informed decision-making across the organization.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data models and marts using dbt, reducing redundant logic by adhering to the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) coding principle

• Partner with the Data Science team to create variables used in training predictive models

• Collaborate with Data Engineering team on the deployment of variables that feed production predictive models

• Work closely with the Technology team on schema changes and data migrations within our internal applications, ensuring data accuracy and minimal impact in downstream data models

• Collaborate with DevOps team to monitor, maintain and contribute to our independent streaming dbt project for real time use cases

• Ensure code quality by reviewing analyst’s pull requests and ensuring adherence to internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices

• Assist in evaluating and integrating third-party data sources to enhance the data ecosystem

• Ensure data governance standards are adhered to, including implementing data quality checks, data cataloging, and managing data security and compliance
  

• 4+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with dbt or equivalent experience using Python for data transformations

• 2+ years of experience with a cloud-based data warehouse such as Snowflake or Redshift

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and data modeling

• Strong ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Looker, Tableau, or similar

• Preferred: Experience with Python

• Drive the Mission - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say “yes” when others say “no.”

• Keep It Real - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.

• Act with Kindness - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.

• Shoot for Extraordinary - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday’s best.

About Us:

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing – delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a set amount of the business’s future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day – giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.

Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $3.7 billion in funding to more than 75,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.

Perks & Benefits:

At Forward, our team members are at the heart of our company, and we are committed to taking care of them as people, not just employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and commuter benefits, a flexible time-off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.

Workplace flexibility is a top priority at Forward too. Our Employee Choice policy means that almost all of our employees get to decide where they work. As a business, we are focused on impact; we are more concerned with your contributions to the success of the company than where you get your work done. If face-to-face time is desired, people managers are empowered to find a cadence that works for their team. 

When we aren’t collaborating to drive business and support our customers, we’re finding virtual and in-person ways to get to know our colleagues, celebrate team wins, and have fun together! 

US Equal Opportunity Employment Information

Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience. With a laser focus on employee impact, we’re able to reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. The varied perspectives of our people fuel innovation and make us a stronger team. By embracing what makes each of us unique, we create a supportive environment where people feel valued, accepted, and empowered to thrive.

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