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Our mission
The availability of public data is growing at exponential rates, creating unprecedented opportunities for data analytics and information arbitrageThe vertical knowledge (vk) platform enables our customers to access and understand information that is publicly available but very challenging to identify and capture at scaleIt provides organizations in both public and private sectors with a significant strategic advantage, transforming the way they discover, collect, and deploy publicly available information (pai) to solve their most challenging problemsWe are constantly adapting to a rapidly changing landscape, and our customers depend on our innovation, proprietary technology, expertise, and support to consistently deliver the value of pai.
At vk we hire talented people and then give them the opportunity and support to make an impactWorking at vk means standing at the forefront of technology that enables organizations across the private and public sectors to harness pai (publicly available information, also known as public data) - the fastest-growing type of alternative data in the world.
As the saying goes, when everyone’s digging for oil, it’s good to be in the drill businessData is today’s oil and vk builds the most sophisticated and powerful drilling technology in the market.
Vk is based in chagrin falls, outside of cleveland, oh(home of calvin & hobbes and the rock and roll hall of fame)We are a mission-driven organization that takes pride in knowing that our work has the potential to literally save lives.
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Summary*
Since day one, our software engineers have helped tackle the complex and interesting challenge of discovering value hidden in the world’s dataWe are pushing the technical envelope to solve these problems, and in the process, are helping to redefine how our clients leverage dataAs the world of data continues to grow exponentially, the issues they address will only increase in difficulty, scale and excitementIn order to meet these challenges, we’ve built a data collection platform that allows us to ingest terabytes of data per dayYour work will draw on your expertise with pretty much everything driving the modern internet today.
Problems at our level of complexity require you to possess a passion for learning as well as deep understanding across a wide array of technical competenciesWhile we face large-scale challenges, we hire only the best to take them onThis enables us to keep your team size small and your individual impact significant.
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Required skills & experience
Technical skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering (or similarly relevant major)
3 or more years of experience architecting, designing, and building high performance/high scale solutions and services
Proficiency with python required
Front-end web technology experience required (css, html5, javascript)
Database experience required (sql, elasticsearch, and/or nosql)
Solid computer science foundation, with a firm understanding of data structures and algorithms
Proficiency in reverse engineering
Knowledge of data mining
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Soft skills*
Experience and comfort working in an agile development environment
Highly results-oriented with a passion for innovating and delivering effective solutions to formidable technical challenges
Strong commitment to technical excellence
Unwavering integrity and ethics
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a u.sDod top secret clearance (requires us citizenship)
Flexibility of a hybrid role in northeast ohio or fully remote in the us
Competitive benefits & salary
Company paid premiums for employees and their dependents, such as medical, dental, vision, disability and life
Employer health savings account (hsa) contributions
401(k) retirement plan with financial planning
Unlimited vacation days
Flexible work schedules
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages (hq)
A casual work environment and dog friendly office (hq)
Vertical knowledge l.l.cIs an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerVk is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practicesAll qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or national origin.
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Reasonable accommodations for applying_
Applicants who qualify under the americans with disabilities act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in vertical knowledge llc application and selection processesIf you require an accommodation in applying through our online system, please send an email to careers@vk.aiPlease note that this email address is not to be used for checking on the status of an application.
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