Staff Data Engineer (Remote)

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Join a working family that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!

Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.

Position Overview

Data is our key to success, and a data platform is a necessary component. As we take steps to modernize our customer facing reports and advance our data strategy, we are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to build and advance our data platform vision. In this role, you will be able to show your passion for data, demonstrate your exceptional problem-solving skills as you articulate intricate technical details with clarity. You will be a major contributor in defining and building out our data platform as you develop, optimize and maintain our data pipelines. You will be instrumental in maintaining a healthy data ecosystem ensuring the availability, accuracy and consistency of our data. You will work in close partnership with the VP of Data and AI/ML, the Senior Manager of Data, and your data engineering and analytics colleagues to achieve a strong foundations data platform upon which our internal and external customers will benefit. Come join our team!

Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

• Partake in proofs of concept for tools and data platforms to inform the data platform design
• Design, construct, install, and maintain large-scale systems and other infrastructure
• Set up high volume, scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data
• Enhance data quality through testing, tooling, and continuously evaluating performance
• Work on expanding and optimizing our data and data pipeline architecture
• Improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality of our data
• Conduct data analysis and troubleshoot data-related issues in real-time
• Keep current with state-of-the-art data processing technologies and practices
• Document intricate procedures, architectures, and design strategies

Qualifications:

• Strong collaborator and self-starter with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience in building and optimizing 'big data' pipelines and architectures
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other data processing languages
• Expertise with Spark, EMR and other big data tools like Hadoop, Delta Tables, Kafka, etc.
• Solid grasp on data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL techniques
• Experience in relational databases
• Knowledge of best practices for integration patterns and maintenance of the data platform
• Experience standing up and utilizing Snowflake is preferred
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; master's degree preferred
• High attention to detail and proven problem-solving prowess

Why Teaching Strategies

At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!

Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies

Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee Equity Appreciation Program
• Health and wellness insurance benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
• Best in class technology equipment for every employee
• Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field

Teaching Strategies, LLC is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, all Genders, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)