Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ 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 and automation, Experience with ETL tools and managing cloud-based data infrastructure, particularly AWS Redshift..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and maintain data pipelines to collect, process, and transform datasets from various sources

Continuously optimize and improve the performance of data pipelines and storage systems

Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Business Intelligence teams to ensure data is accurate and usable

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers.

Job description

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 students 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 Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches every student the foundational skills they need to become a confident, fluent reader. We pair students who need extra support with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes their decoding gaps. We focus on the foundational reading skills—phonics, phonemic awareness, and sight words—kids need to master so they can decode a sentence. Students in Ignite Reading’s program achieve over 2 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction, and notably all students achieve the same outstanding results including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

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.

Your Role

Reporting directly to The Lead DevOps Engineer, the Data Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. This position will work closely with data analysts and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth flow and integrity of data across various systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain data pipelines to collect, process, and transform datasets from various sources, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Continuously optimize and improve the performance of data pipelines and storage systems. Conduct troubleshooting and resolve performance issues.
Uplift existing pipelines to support more timely data
Maintain and update technical documentation related to data processes and workflows.
Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Business Intelligence teams to ensure data is available, accurate, and usable for analytics, reporting & AI/ML purposes.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers, helping them grow in their technical expertise and understanding of the data engineering discipline.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases
Strong Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and integration tasks
Proficiency with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g. Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Informatica)
Experience working with DBT (or similar) for transforming and modeling data.
Experience in managing and maintaining cloud-based data infrastructure, particularly AWS Redshift.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Ignite Reading, we’ve decided to embrace a transparent compensation structure for a few reasons:

To promote fairness and equity: This approach supports fairness within our structure. When everyone knows how compensation decisions are made, it reduces the likelihood of pay discrimination based on factors like gender, race, relationships, or negotiation skills.

To provide accountability for our approach: The same role receives the same compensation, with no negotiation.

To build trust within the organization: When employees understand how their compensation is determined, they are more likely to trust organizational structures and decisions, which can lead to an overall better culture.

To support legal considerations: Many states are moving to requiring compensation listed on job descriptions and we want to follow these rules.

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000

We also ensure you have the tools you need to thrive both in and out of work.

Employee Stock Options
Medical, Dental, and Vision (80% employee coverage, 50% dependent coverage)
Short-term Disability (100% employer paid)
Technology Stipend
Unlimited PTO + 12 paid holidays
Professional Development Stipend
Wellness Reimbursement
Internet Stipend
12 Weeks of Parental Leave
Yearly Staff Retreat
Voluntary Life Insurance

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.

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