Data Engineer

Posted:
8/16/2024, 5:01:34 AM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Remote

Ignite Reading teaches kids to read.

Today, 67% of students and 82% of low-income students can’t read at grade level by the end of third grade. That’s when you are supposed to go from learning to read to reading to learn. It’s America’s number one education crisis and we know how to fix it.

Ignite teaches kids to read by providing 15 minutes a day of 1:1 virtual reading instruction. We focus on the reading fundamentals (letters, phonics, and sight words) kids need to master so they can decode a sentence. Our program accelerates reading progress 2.4x and we are disrupting how schools think about reading instruction.

Ignite launched our first school implementation in the fall of 2021. Sixteen months later, we will have grown our number of schools and students 35x.

Ignite Reading is a mission-driven public benefit corporation. We believe we can do well for our team members and shareholders while we solve one of the nation’s biggest challenges. We believe we will be more successful with a diverse team and are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will work closely with data analysts and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth flow and integrity of data across various systems.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines in SQL and Python leveraging tools such as DBT, Airflow, AWS Lambda, AWS Redshift, etc.
  • Develop Python scripts and applications to automate data processing and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation related to data processes and workflows.
  • Collaborate within the Data team and stakeholders to understand data requirements and objectives.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity through effective monitoring and error handling.
  • Optimize data warehouse and BI platform (Tableau) performance and troubleshoot issues related  to data processing, performance, or scalability.
  • Implement data governance policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
  • Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and integration tasks.
  • Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica).
  • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts and tools.

At Ignite Reading, we believe in building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered for employment without attention to color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested!

We are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a virtual organization with headquarters in the California Bay Area. 

Ignite Reading

Website: https://ignite-reading.com/

Headquarter Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Employee Count: 51-100

Year Founded: 2020

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Education ⋅ Knowledge Management ⋅ Training ⋅ Tutoring