Job Overview
Join a forward-thinking organization committed to connecting educators, children, and families! As a prominent player in the early childhood education sector, we develop innovative, high-quality digital products that incorporate crucial elements like curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are in the process of building a team of motivated professionals who excel in a collaborative, dynamic environment. We take pride in making a significant impact on early childhood education by empowering teachers in their essential role of fostering creative and confident thinkers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement the data architecture that supports our overarching data strategy.
- Collaborate with the VP of Data and AI/ML to focus on our Reports Modernization project.
- Work alongside the Senior Manager of Data and data engineers to assess appropriate data platform patterns via proof-of-concept initiatives.
- Partner with data analysts to develop scalable data models that meet the growing reporting needs of our customers.
- Streamline engineering processes in data ingestion and transformation to accelerate the development of customer-facing reports.
- Investigate the requirements of both business and engineering teams as we expand nationally and internationally.
- Collaborate with UI specialists to identify suitable reporting frameworks and business intelligence (BI) tools to accommodate our increasing reporting demands.
- Influence data handling practices and enhance our data knowledge across the organization.
Required Skills
- Proficient in SQL, Python, and other data processing languages.
- Expertise in big data tools such as Spark, EMR, Hadoop, Delta Tables, and Kafka.
- Strong understanding of various data architectures, including medallion and data lakehouse frameworks.
- Experience with large data platforms, specifically Snowflake and Databricks.
- Familiarity with AWS and GCP cloud services.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
- Hands-on experience in building and optimizing big data pipelines and architectures.
- Strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.
Career Growth Opportunities
Our commitment to your career development is unwavering. We offer numerous opportunities for professional advancement, allowing you to enhance your expertise while making a difference in the communities we serve.
Company Culture And Values
We foster a collaborative culture characterized by a work-hard/play-hard ethos. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in early childhood education, emphasizing teamwork and shared goals.
Compensation And Benefits
We provide a competitive compensation package, including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness insurance benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Flexible work environment.
- Unlimited paid time off, including holidays and a Winter Break.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Top-tier technology equipment for all employees.
- Convenient office location in downtown DC, near Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field.
Employment Type: Full-Time