Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain custom integrations and ETL processes connecting K-12 data with internal and external systems.

• Design, implement, and enhance data pipelines.

• Work alongside stakeholders to grasp data requirements and provide robust, scalable solutions.

• Keep technical documentation updated for systems, data models, and processes.

• Oversee and resolve data flow issues while adapting to API modifications.

• Engage in cross-functional initiatives related to school operations, enrollment, attendance, and performance data.

• Conduct quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance with customer needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist position.

• Practical experience with Student Information Systems or other K-12 platforms, including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development.

• Proficient in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools.

• Experience with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods.

• Background in handling educational data.

• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts.

• Familiarity with data quality assurance practices and tools, including dataset validation and reconciliation.

• Keen attention to detail and capability to convert customer data requirements into technical specifications and QA checks.

• Ability to operate independently in a fully remote environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with employer contributions to premiums and HSA accounts. Additional perks include gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, Rocket Lawyer, and more to support your overall well-being: mind, body, and soul.

• We are a fully remote organization. A monthly tech stipend is provided to facilitate your work-from-home needs!

• Inclusive benefits designed to assist you and your family, encompassing parental leave, fertility support, adoption assistance, and more!

• Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring an employer match to enhance your long-term financial stability.

• Flexible paid time off, paid sick leave, company holidays, plus a winter break from December 24th to January 1st.

• Newsela provides an annual learning and development allowance to employees for attending external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and acquiring educational materials to encourage professional growth in their current roles and career aspirations at Newsela.

• Regardless of your role or department, the work you do every day contributes to shaping the future of education and enhancing the lives of students and teachers.