Data Engineer

Penn Foster; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Foster is seeking a Data Engineer to join its Data Engineering team to enhance data capabilities. This fully remote position involves developing data processes within a Databricks environment, requiring advanced skills in Python, SQL, and Spark, while participating in Agile methodologies. Join a mission-driven company that values diversity and innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Free access to online programs

Sponsored volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of Python and Spark experience.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and data flows in Databricks.
• Participate in code reviews and task estimation.
• Work within Agile development processes.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Python

Spark

ML Ops

Agile Development

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Databricks

Jira

Git

Tableau

Azure

Job description

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary:

Do you have a passion for data? Do you want to be part of a company with a mission to improve people’s lives? If so, Penn Foster has the job for you. Come be a part of Penn Foster Group Data Engineering team. You will play a critical role in this highly visible and strategic team which is revolutionizing Penn foster’s data capabilities. The Data Engineer role will be to build and maintain data processes within a Databricks environment utilizing SQL, Python and Spark. This team also manages all the MLOps functions for our machine learning platform within Databricks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Developing Python, SQL, and PySpark based applications and data flows in Databricks
• Participating in code reviews
• Estimating the level of effort for assigned tasks and adhering to schedules
• Worked in Agile development processes (Kanban)
• Be a complete team player
• Comfortable working in a fluid constantly changing environment
• Strong sense of ownership for all work

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience
• 5+ years of SQL
• 3+ years of Python and Spark
• Ability to learn and absorb existing and new data structures
• Jira and Git exposure
• Experience working in a cloud environment (Azure preferred)
• Databricks exposure is a huge plus
• Tableau experience is a plus
• ML Ops experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile and Iterative Development (Kanban and SCRUM)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• Self-motivated, analytical, and independent problem-solver with the ability to assess situations and drive solutions efficiently.
• Creativity

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.

This position is fully remote in AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI only.