Senior Data Engineer (Python | 100% WFH)

Penbrothers

2d • Remote

About The Position

Penbrothers is seeking a Data Engineer with strong Python and SQL skills to join their team and expand their capacity to meet the demands of their growing client base. The role involves developing key data transformations to make data available to the analyst team. The work set-up is 100% remote, with a night shift schedule from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PH time, aligned with US Business Hours/US Eastern Time. The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Technology, work closely with the analyst team, and serve as a developer for a data warehouse. This role requires an experienced Python and SQL developer with a history of building scalable data transformation processes, a meticulous approach to coding, an understanding of data manipulation and transformation, and a strong emphasis on reliability and security.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer with Python and SQL as the primary toolset
• 2+ years of experience working with BigQuery (or another columnar database)
• Proficiency with Pandas and Polars
• Demonstrable experience working with, transforming, and loading large data sets (10’s of millions of records)
• Strong understanding of error handling, logging, and alerting for reliability
• Ability to write configurable and extendable ETLs so they are executable for multiple use cases
• Practical experience writing and executing tests
• Diligent with commenting, documentation, and version control
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must be able to provide examples of work products
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment (Slack, Zoom)
• Works well with internal stakeholders and can translate needs into technical solutions
• Self-motivated and able to independently structure work time to achieve assigned objectives
• Excited to work in a collaborative team environment with a flat and flexible organizational structure
• Adheres to the utmost ethical standards in preserving confidentiality with client data
• Works effectively with diverse stakeholders including school and district leaders

Nice To Haves

• EdTech and/or student data experience
• Familiarity with Power BI
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience with Docker images/containers

Responsibilities

• Develop key data transformations to make data available to the analyst team.
• Serve as a developer for a data warehouse.
• Build data transformation processes that scale.
• Manipulate and transform data.
• Ensure reliability and security of data processes.

Benefits

• 100% Work from home
• Opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies
• Nurturing environment for learning and growth
• Investment in people's career and welfare
• Opportunity to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior