ISSA is looking for a Director, Data Engineering!

100% remote but MUST reside in an ISSA-eligible state: (AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MN, NC, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI).

About ISSA: ISSA is an education and certification company for fitness trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, nutrition coaches, yoga instructors, health coaches, medical professionals, and more! For over 35 years, ISSA has developed a personal fitness training program that combines gym experience with practical and applied sciences. With over 300 employees, we have certified nearly 500,000 trainers in 174 countries. We were recently recognized as a Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer by The Phoenix Business Journal, Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Southwest Regionals, and Top Workplace by USA Today!

We are adding a Director, Data Engineering, to our team of relationship-builders who are laser-focused on providing exceptional service to our students. We are tenacious and resilient in pursuing personal and professional success while incorporating fun into every day!

What is ISSA looking for?

ISSA is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Data Engineering to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. This role is pivotal in supporting both our production systems and our modern BI stack. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a strong business mindset to ensure data reliability, scalability, and accessibility across the organization.

So What's the Job?

Production Systems:

Oversee the data integration and synchronization between HubSpot, Shopify, and RingCentral.
Ensure the health, performance, and reliability of our production database.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support transactional workflows and real-time data availability.

Data Platform & BI Stack:

Own the end-to-end data pipeline, from ingestion with Fivetran through warehousing in Snowflake, modeling with dbt, and delivery to Tableau.
Design and optimize scalable data architectures for both operational and analytical use cases.
Lead the development and maintenance of curated datasets and reporting tables used in Tableau dashboards.

Leadership & Strategy:

Define and enforce data engineering best practices, coding standards, and documentation.
Collaborate with the CDO and business stakeholders to align data initiatives with strategic goals.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reliability, and governance.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in data engineering, including team leadership roles.
Proven expertise with Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau.
Strong SQL skills and experience with modern ELT workflows.
Familiarity with CRM, e-commerce, and communication platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Shopify, RingCentral).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the online education or certification space.
Background in software engineering or DevOps practices.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance standards.

Why Join ISSA?

Work with a mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through education.
Lead and shape the future of data at a rapidly growing organization.
Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values innovation and impact.

Anything else? Absolutely! Benefits and Perks:

This is a place where every day we are inspired by our teammates, encouraging each other to be our best. The environment is friendly and upbeat! And we feel it’s important to reward our team with competitive pay and benefits. Here are some of the highlights:

Free Certifications: Who wants to be their best self? WE DO! As an ISSA team member, you have access to our courses and certifications…at no expense! Additionally, you'll receive exclusive discounts on leading products in the fitness industry. Cool, right? Employees can also enroll up to 5 friends/family members each year in our courses...FOR FREE!

Health & Wellness Reimbursement: If our company’s mission is to encourage healthy living, we need to walk the talk and ensure each employee is supported in their wellness journey! Employees can submit fitness purchases (gym membership, fitness equipment, classes) and professional and mental health purchases (personal learning courses, wellness apps, art classes, and more) for reimbursement up to $50/month…$600/year.

Work-Life Synergy: Our Core Team members start with 3 weeks of PTO each year and can earn up to 6 weeks each year! And everyone at ISSA gets 8 paid national holidays every year...PLUS 1 floating holiday! Work hard, play hard

Parental Time Off: We support our team members as they grow their families! Once you qualify for FMLA, you are eligible to receive up to 6 weeks of paid maternity/paternity time to bond with a new child.

Well-Rounded Support: We are proud to offer Maven, a global platform that provides on-demand care! Maven provides an option for inclusive, comprehensive support for the whole employee and their family journey!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: A key component to living a healthy lifestyle is having access to the care we (and our families) need. We offer 2 medical insurance plans accompanied by Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options, as well as Dental and Vision coverage. And you don’t have to wait forever! Eligibility begins the 1st of the month after you start.

Team Building: We may be remote, but we don’t have to be alone! We host a monthly schedule of virtual team activities, town halls, brown bag lunches, and other special events…so many fun ways for us to connect and support one another.

Growth Opportunities: When our people grow…we grow! We offer leadership training, coaching/mentoring opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration on special projects and initiatives. Constant growth and development are inherent in our culture.

Tools To Do The Job: We ensure you are hooked up with the tools, equipment, and systems you need. We begin the process before your start date, so you are ready to rock ‘n roll on your first day. We also provide a monthly work-from-home allowance!

100% Remote Work: You can say goodbye to long commutes because all of our roles can be performed from the comfort of your own home. To connect and communicate more effectively, ISSA is a camera-friendly culture in which cameras are on for scheduled meetings. We have found that this bridges the gap that can exist since we are not working together in an office.

What Else? We have a 401(k) company match and 100% company-paid life/AD&D insurance/short-term disability. We also offer an employee assistance program to assist with work-life concerns (legal, financial, and mental health). Our ultimate goal is to support you and your overall wellness.

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