LifeRaft is looking to fill a Senior Data Acquisition Engineer role to help us continue to grow and expand the data sources our customers use to keep their people and assets safe.
Based out of Nova Scotia, Canada, LifeRaft was incorporated in 2014 with a clear objective to advance corporate security. We pride ourselves on our innovative spirit and determination to help solve new challenges developed by the complexities of open source data.
Our SaaS-based threat intelligence platform, called Navigator, is designed to identify, track, and validate issues from open source channels (surface, deep web, and darknet) related to executive safety, fraud prevention, and asset amp; infrastructure protection.
This individual will play a critical role in building on the already sophisticated open source data collection capabilities we have. You will partner closely with the engineering leadership, Manager, Data Acquisition and core product engineering teams to create new data integrations and further enhance existing ones to continue improving the quality and breadth of data we provide.
Why LifeRaft?
We pride ourselves on our innovative spirit and determination to help solve new challenges developed by the complexities of open source data. LifeRaft provides a threat intelligence and investigations platform, Navigator, to corporate security teams around the world, including some of the biggest brands you've probably referenced today! Navigator is designed to identify, track, and validate issues from open source channels (surface, deep web, and darknet) related to executive safety, fraud prevention, and asset amp; infrastructure protection. Our technology is helping keep these companies, their people, and their operations safe making a real impact in the world we all live in.
The diversity of our team is integral to our success. We are a team of passionate and supportive individuals and pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative, innovative, and fun culture. We offer our team:
What you do as a Senior Data Acquisition Engineer
What you need to get the job done
At least 5 years of experience working with Python, Ruby, Go, PHP or similar programming languages with a focus on third party API integrations
5+ years of experience with MySQL with deep understanding of database schema design, analytics, and data modeling
Experience with ElasticSearch or other similar technologies is a plus
Experience working with structured and unstructured data
Experience working with a messaging/event solution such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
You are a creative problem solver who works well with others and has a passion for lifelong learning.
You love data!
Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
LifeRaft values inclusion and diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected characteristic.