Newsela
Data Engineer
Remote - US (Remote)From $120.8kmidAdded 1 month ago
About this role
We are looking for a Data Engineer to enhance our educational platforms by creating and maintaining integrations and automating workflows. This remote role focuses on ensuring data accuracy and supporting school operations through data pipeline optimization and stakeholder collaboration.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain integrations between K-12 data and various systems
- Design and optimize data pipelines
- Collaborate with stakeholders to meet data needs
- Maintain technical documentation for data systems
- Troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to school operations
What they're looking for
- 4+ years in data/software engineering
- Experience with Student Information Systems
- Proficient in SQL and Python
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT tools
- Experience with RESTful APIs and SFTP
- Data quality assurance practices
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
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Newsela
Newsela builds educational platforms that serve schools, with a focus on data infrastructure and integration. The company is hiring Data Engineers to develop and maintain data pipelines, automations, and integrations that support school operations and data accuracy.
- Website
- newsela.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines. What tools have you used, and how did you handle data quality issues?
- Tell us about a time you worked with a Student Information System (SIS) or K-12 educational platform. What integrations did you build, and what challenges did you face?