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Data Engineer

Newsela· Technology
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Hybrid (Remote - US)$100k - $120.8kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Data Engineer with domain knowledge in the K-12 education ecosystem responsible for building and maintaining integrations, automating data workflows, and ensuring data accuracy and availability across educational platforms to support school operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain custom integrations and ETL processes between K-12 data and internal/external systems.
  • Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
  • Maintain technical documentation for systems, data models, and processes.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects related to school operations, enrollment, attendance, and performance data.
  • Perform quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role.
  • Hands-on experience with Student Information Systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward, or similar platform), including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development.
  • Strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools.
  • Experience engineering data solutions specifically within K-12 education.
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods.
  • Experience working with data warehouses.
  • Experience with data quality assurance practices and tools, including validation and reconciliation of datasets.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to translate customer data requirements into technical specifications and QA checks.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote position.

Skills

Required:SQLPythonETL/ELT toolsRESTful APIsSFTP and data exchangeData warehousesData quality assurance

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts; gym reimbursement, pet insurance, access to Calm app, Rocket Lawyer, and more to support health.
  • Work From Home: Fully remote with a monthly tech stipend for WFH needs.
  • Supporting ALL Families: Parental leave, fertility support, adoption benefits, and more.
  • Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Time Off: Flexible PTO, paid sick time, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24–Jan 1).
  • Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance for external training and conferences.
  • Make A Difference: Work contributes to future of education.
Last updated Aug 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Newsela’s products help teachers engage, support, and grow every learner with standards-aligned, differentiated instructional content and AI-powered tools.

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