[Remote] Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Newsela is an education technology company focused on improving classroom learning and student outcomes through integrated content, assessment, and analytics solutions. The Data Engineer will build and maintain K-12 data integrations and pipelines, automate workflows, ensure data accuracy, and support school operations involving enrollment, attendance, and performance data.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain custom integrations and ETL processes between K-12 data and internal/external systems
- Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions
- Maintain technical documentation for systems, data models, and processes
- Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to school operations, enrollment, attendance, and performance data
- Perform quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements
Skills
- 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role
- Must have hands-on experience with Student Information Systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward, or similar platform), including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development
- Strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools
- Experience engineering data solutions specifically within K-12 education
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods
- Experience working with data warehouses
- Experience with data quality assurance practices and tools, including validation and reconciliation of datasets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to translate customer data requirements into technical specifications and QA checks
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote position
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Pet insurance.
- Free access to the Calm app.
- Free access to Rocket Lawyer.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Monthly tech stipend to support work-from-home needs.
- Parental leave.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption support.
- 401(k) plan with an employer match.
- Flexible PTO.
- Paid sick time off.
- Company holidays.
- Winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Annual learning and development allowance for external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials.
- Incentive stock options.
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