Newsela
Data Engineer
Remote - US
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$121kDetected 28 days ago
PythonSQLRESTData EngineeringResearch
About the role
- We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team.
- You'll play a key role in supporting school operations.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes.
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.
- Perform quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements.
- Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role.
- Hands-on experience with Student Information Systems or other K-12 platforms, including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods.
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
- 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.
Compensation
- Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K-12 classrooms.
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's individual skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
- Base Compensation Range
- $100,000 - $120,800 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
- Additional benefits such as gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the
- We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
- Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
- Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Experience in working with educational data.
- Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student.
- We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes.
Company info
- In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining integrations, automating data workflows, and ensuring data accuracy and availability across educational platforms.
- We are a fully remote company.
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