Mid-Level Data Engineer (Educational Technology)

TL;DR

Mid-Level Data Engineer (Educational Technology): Managing and optimizing data pipelines while building new ones to support business needs with an accent on data quality and governance. Focus on developing robust data models and collaborating with analytics teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Location: Remote (within 2-hour difference from Spain)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in educational technology, helping families raise amazing kids through Playlearning™.

What you will do

• Maintain and improve current data pipelines for ingestion and transformation.
• Design and deploy new pipelines using Python and Databricks.
• Develop and manage data models with DBT, using SQL and Jinja to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Ensure data quality and reliability throughout all pipelines and datasets.
• Work with data analysts and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Orchestrate pipelines and automate workflows using an orchestration system.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Python for scripting and data manipulation.
• Strong skills in DBT, including writing complex SQL and using Jinja templating.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Spark.
• Experience with a workflow orchestration tool like Airflow.
• Familiarity with AWS services (like S3 and EC2).
• Understanding of data governance, security, and privacy regulations (GDPR experience required).