Data Engineer I

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full coverage health, dental, & vision

Pension plan with 6.86% employer match

403(b) and 457 plans with immediate参加

Employer paid life insurance

Generous vacation/holidays/sick leave

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Parkway School District in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Data Engineer I for an in-person role at our Central Campus. This position focuses on acquiring and validating operational datasets for downstream systems, building ETL/ELT pipelines, and enabling secure data integrations. The role requires SQL proficiency and strong data governance practices.

Relocation is not provided. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a starting pay of $63,642 with room for growth, and a stable 12-month

Qualifications

• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and batch data movement.
• Proficient in writing and validating SQL queries.
• Ability to map and transform datasets for reporting.
• Experience enabling data integration across systems.

Responsibilities

• Acquire inbound and outbound datasets for downstream processes.
• Validate datasets for accuracy and completeness to prevent defects.
• Manage data mapping specs and transform data for reporting.
• Develop and support ETL/ELT processes and workflows.
• Enable secure third-party integrations for continuity and compliance.
• Create SQL queries and validation routines for data Consumption.
• Produce operational reports and data outputs for stakeholders.
• Monitor pipelines and detect issues to restore service.
• Support regulatory/state reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc data requests and runbooks.

Skills

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL queries

Data validation

Data mapping

Data integration

Dataset acquisition

Data warehousing

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SQL

Version control

Job description

Position Type:
Technology

Date Posted:
10/23/2026

Location:
Technology

Closing Date:
11/01/2026

Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost

Pension plan with 6.86% employer match

403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation

Employer PAID life insurance

Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time

GREAT work environment in a West County location

Promotional opportunities

Acquire inbound and outbound datasets for the purpose of ensuring operational data availability for downstream District processes.

Validate incoming datasets for accuracy and completeness for the purpose of preventing defective data from entering systems of record (e.g., student information systems, ERP/HRIS).

Manage data mapping specifications for the purpose of supporting consistent integration definitions and stakeholder alignment.
Transform operational data into reporting-ready structures for the purpose of meeting platform constraints and enabling reliable outputs.

Develop and support batch ETL/ELT processes and workflows for the purpose of ensuring secure, timely data movement.

Enable secure third-party integrations for the purpose of maintaining operational continuity and compliance.

Create SQL queries and validation routines for the purpose of simplifying data consumption and ensuring integrity.

Produce operational reports and data outputs for the purpose of supporting stakeholder needs and daily operations.

Monitor pipeline execution and operational controls for the purpose of detecting issues early and restoring service continuity.

Facilitate regulatory and state reporting for the purpose of assisting the District in meeting compliance and funding requirements.

Support ad-hoc data and reporting requests (e.g., extracts, validations, investigations, and prototypes) for the purpose of providing technical coverage and operational capacity.

Participate in cross-training and backup-readiness activities (e.g., maintaining runbooks, performing walkthroughs, and providing peer reviews) for the purpose of reducing single points of failure and improving operational continuity.

Maintain source code, scripts, reports, and development artifacts within the team repository (e.g., version control, release notes, and documentation) for the purpose of supporting collaboration, traceability, and organized technical operations.

Participate in training, technical workshops, and vendor sessions (e.g., conferences, webinars, and professional development) for the purpose of maintaining currency with evolving regulations, reporting requirements, and District technologies.

Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON POSITION BASED IN CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI (63017). REMOTE WORK IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION; IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF OUR CENTRAL CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, WE WILL NOT PROVIDE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR THIS POSITION.

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Data Engineer I.

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Technology

Position: Year-round (12 months, 8 hours)

Status: Exempt 9

Open Date: 10/23/2026

Closing Date: 11/1/2026

Starting Pay: $63,642 and up (depending on experience)

Essential Functions

• Acquire inbound and outbound datasets for the purpose of ensuring operational data availability for downstream District processes.
• Validate incoming datasets for accuracy and completeness for the purpose of preventing defective data from entering systems of record (e.g., student information systems, ERP/HRIS).
• Manage data mapping specifications for the purpose of supporting consistent integration definitions and stakeholder alignment.
  Transform operational data into reporting-ready structures for the purpose of meeting platform constraints and enabling reliable outputs.
• Develop and support batch ETL/ELT processes and workflows for the purpose of ensuring secure, timely data movement.
• Enable secure third-party integrations for the purpose of maintaining operational continuity and compliance.
• Create SQL queries and validation routines for the purpose of simplifying data consumption and ensuring integrity.
• Produce operational reports and data outputs for the purpose of supporting stakeholder needs and daily operations.
• Monitor pipeline execution and operational controls for the purpose of detecting issues early and restoring service continuity.
• Facilitate regulatory and state reporting for the purpose of assisting the District in meeting compliance and funding requirements.
• Support ad-hoc data and reporting requests (e.g., extracts, validations, investigations, and prototypes) for the purpose of providing technical coverage and operational capacity.
• Participate in cross-training and backup-readiness activities (e.g., maintaining runbooks, performing walkthroughs, and providing peer reviews) for the purpose of reducing single points of failure and improving operational continuity.
• Maintain source code, scripts, reports, and development artifacts within the team repository (e.g., version control, release notes, and documentation) for the purpose of supporting collaboration, traceability, and organized technical operations.
• Participate in training, technical workshops, and vendor sessions (e.g., conferences, webinars, and professional development) for the purpose of maintaining currency with evolving regulations, reporting requirements, and District technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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