Data Engineer

Newsela is an education technology company focused on improving classroom learning and student outcomes through integrated content, assessment, and analytics solutions. The Data Engineer will build and maintain K-12 data integrations and pipelines, automate workflows, ensure data accuracy, and support school operations involving enrollment, attendance, and performance data.

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

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role
• Must have 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