Analyst, Data & Software Engineer

Ovative Group•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ovative Group is seeking an Analyst, Data & Software Engineering to join the Client Delivery team within the Enterprise Client organization. The team supports the EMRge product suite through first-line support, client onboarding, ongoing maintenance, and general-availability product and feature rollouts in partnership with Product and Measurement teams. The Analyst executes assigned data and software engineering work within a defined project scope, with guidance from senior engineers and a DE Manager. The role helps diagnose and resolve client-impacting issues, supports onboarding through established implementation patterns, and contributes to the operational health of client solutions built on EMRge. The Analyst works with senior engineers and, over time, Product Managers and business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical execution. The position emphasizes engineering fundamentals such as version control, testing, and documentation, as well as effective use of AI-assisted development tools. This is an early-career opportunity to gain hands-on experience with client systems, production support, and a collaborative engineering team. The position offers a hybrid arrangement: work from the Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York office on set days each week, with the option to work remotely on other days. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship. The annualized compensation range is $60,000–$66,000, inclusive of an annual bonus opportunity equal to 10% of base salary. Ovative describes its culture as collaborative, trust-based, transparent, inclusive, and focused on challenging work and results.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience creating software or working with data pipelines; internships, coursework, or professional experience count.
Experience with Python and SQL.
Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with comfort asking questions to clarify ambiguity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment where priorities can shift.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS, or cloud data warehouses.
Coursework or project experience with ETL or data pipeline concepts.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT/Claude for coding, or similar.
Interest in or exposure to marketing, media, or advertising.
Experience working on a team using Agile or iterative development practices.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned data engineering and software development tasks within a defined project scope and timeline.
Support first-line triage, diagnosis, and resolution of client-impacting technical issues, escalating issues that require deeper product-team investigation.
Assist with client onboarding and offboarding using established EMRge patterns and tooling.
Contribute to recurring client maintenance, including monitoring, break-fix support, and operational upkeep of existing implementations.
Document work, outputs, and technical debt created during delivery so others can continue the work.
Write tests, follow existing documentation and code-quality standards, and flag opportunities to improve them.
Communicate blockers, risks, and progress proactively to senior engineers and the manager.
Participate in scoping and requirements discussions as needed to inform feasibility.
Use AI-assisted development tools under the guidance of senior teammates and follow responsible-use guidance.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Data Science, Measurement, and Product as work requires.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary.
Flexible hybrid work arrangement, with set office days and remote work on other days.
Access to office spaces in Minneapolis, New York City, and Chicago.
Frequent paid travel to the Minneapolis headquarters for company and team events and in-person collaboration.
Generous paid vacation policy.
401(k) match program.
Health insurance options, inclusive of same-sex partners.
Family formation benefits, including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs.
Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan.
Sabbatical program.
Charitable giving through time and a financial match program.
Shenanigan’s Day.