Analyst, Data & Software Engineer

About Ovative Group:

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm transforming how brands grow. We partner with leading names like American Eagle, Best Buy, Domino’s, The Home Depot, Polaris, and UnitedHealth Group to build smarter media and measurement programs that drive real, profitable growth.

We don’t just track performance-we redefine it. Powered by our proprietary intelligence platform, EMRge, and our holistic metric Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), we help brands connect revenue, customer, and brand outcomes into one clear picture of success. Our approach to full-funnel strategy, buying, and measurement delivers results that matter-and it’s getting noticed. Our work has been recognized by Digiday, Google, USA Today, Inc. 5000, and Search Engine Land.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an Analyst, Data & Software Engineering to join our Client Delivery team within the Enterprise Client organization. This team is the operational front door for the EMRge product suite - we own first-line support, client onboarding execution, ongoing client maintenance, and GA product/feature rollouts, in partnership with our Product and Measurement teams.

In this role, you'll execute assigned data and software engineering work within a clearly scoped project, working under the guidance of senior engineers and your DE Manager. You'll help diagnose and resolve client-impacting issues, support client onboarding using existing implementation patterns, and contribute to the ongoing operational health of client solutions built on EMRge. You'll work directly with more senior engineers and, over time, with Product Managers and business stakeholders, to understand the “why” behind the work and build a foundation for translating business needs into technical execution.

You'll be encouraged to build strong engineering fundamentals - version control, testing, documentation - while also learning to use AI-assisted development tools effectively as part of your day-to-day workflow. This is a great seat for someone early in their career who wants hands-on exposure to real client systems, production support, and a fast-paced, collaborative engineering team.

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 appropriately when an issue requires deeper product-team investigation.
• Assist with client onboarding and offboarding execution using established EMRge patterns and tooling.
• Contribute to recurring client maintenance work, including monitoring, break-fix support, and operational upkeep of existing implementations.
• Document your work, outputs, and any technical debt created during delivery, so others can pick up where you left off.
• Write tests and follow existing documentation and code-quality standards; flag opportunities to improve them.
• Communicate blockers, risks, and progress proactively to senior engineers and your manager.
• Participate in scoping and requirements discussions as needed to inform feasibility.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to support your workflow, under the guidance of senior teammates on responsible use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Data Science, Measurement, Product) as work requires.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• 0-1 years of experience creating software or working with data pipelines (internships, coursework, or professional experience all count).
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable 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.

PREFERRED:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP or AWS) or cloud data warehouses.
• Coursework or project experience with ETL/data pipeline concepts.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT/Claude for coding, or similar).
• Interest in or exposure to marketing, media, or advertising - helps in understanding client processes and the data you'll be working with.
• Experience working on a team using Agile or iterative development practices.

Pay Transparency:

At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of the total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits.

For our Analyst positions, including the position of Analyst, Data & Software Engineering our compensation range is $60,000 - 66,000 on an annualized basis, which is inclusive of an annual bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary.

Working at Ovative Group:

We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.

At Ovative, culture isn’t a buzzword-it’s the reason we’ve been named a Top Workplace for ten years running. We lead with trust, transparency, and a commitment to doing the hard work others avoid.

We offer flexibility. You'll work from our Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York office on set days each week, and an option to work remote on others.

Our open floor plan reflects our open communication and flat structure-where interns collaborate with VPs, analysts partner with senior leaders, and our CEO engages with every team member. Together, we create an environment where smart, driven people can do their best work and support one another in the process.

We’re equally committed to inclusion and belonging. Ovative fosters a workplace where everyone can participate and thrive-regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or other protected class status. Our benefits and policies reflect that commitment, from inclusive medical leave coverage for same-sex spouses to equitable care and support for all families.

Benefits:

We strive to hire and retain the best talent by offering fair, competitive compensation, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent health coverage. When the company performs well, we all benefit.

Some tangible benefits and amenities we enjoy:

• Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI

• Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams

• Generous paid vacation policy

• 401k match program

• Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners

• Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs

• Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan

• Sabbatical program

• Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program

• Shenanigan’s Day

Additional information can be found at Ovative's Career Page.

The details of the benefits are covered by applicable plan documents for group benefits and by company policies where a plan document does not apply.

Working at Ovative won’t be easy-but if you like challenging, hard work, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it has the potential to be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!

EEO & Accessibility:

Ovative is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace for all. Applicants receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics (e.g., color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity/, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital/ status, familial status, military or veteran’s status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other status protected under applicable law).

We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law to qualified applicants and employees with disability, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

If you need assistance or accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Application Details and Process:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Ovative is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.

Open Until Filled or Otherwise Withdrawn:

We encourage interested candidates to apply early. The position will remain open for at least 10 business days from the first day of posting. After this time, if the position has not been filled, the posting will remain open until the position is filled, or until the posting is otherwise closed or withdrawn for business reasons.