Data Engineer

Scholastic; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing data-driven insights, maintaining data infrastructure, and developing dashboards to enhance reporting and operations. With a commitment to children's education, this forward-thinking organization offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in data engineering roles.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and execute recommendations.
• Develop and maintain data infrastructure for reliable processes.

Skills

SQL

Excel

SAS

R

Python

AWS Glue

AWS SageMaker

Data Pipeline Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Math

Tools

AWS

GIT

Job description

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The Opportunity / Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and execute recommendations as part of the Data Engineering team.
• Maintain financial analysis, customer analytics, data engineering, web analytics, and offline activity analysis.
• Interface with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand data needs.
• Develop and maintain Scholastic’s data infrastructure for efficient and reliable processes.
• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing efforts across channels.
• Develop dashboards and enhance reporting, operations, and supply chain processes.
• Remote work permitted within reasonable commuting distance of the New York, NY office.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, providing print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and producing educational children's media. The company offers quality books, ebooks, learning programs, magazines, and other products supporting children's learning at school and home. With over a 100-year history, Scholastic is committed to "Open a World of Possible" for all children. Learn more at Scholastic.com/AboutScholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field, with at least two years of relevant experience.
• At least one year of experience in:
• SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Analysis and charting with Excel, SAS, R, or Python.
• Setting up Operational Data Store frameworks for real-time data availability.
• Migrating processes to AWS Glue Framework.
• Implementing cost-saving lifecycle policies on AWS SageMaker.
• Supporting daily data pipeline jobs on ERMs and EC2s, with source control via GIT.

Additional Details

• Time Type: Full-time
• Job Type: Regular
• Location: New York
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $131,800 annually