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EAB Associate Data Engineer, Data Integration Services in Richmond, Virginia
About EAB
At EAB , our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.
At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards .
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The Role in Brief:
Associate Data Engineer, Data Integration Services
Are you a data enthusiast who seeks to tease out meaning from complex data flows and assets? Are you a talented problem solver who can transform abstract problems into elegant technical solutions? We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team of engineers and data analysts focused on designing, creating, and delivering data solutions as part of our state-of-the-art cloud based products. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a world-class solution to help our higher education clients solve challenging problems through data.
This position will ideally be based in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for translating functional requirements and processes into scaled solutions through logical implementation of code (e.g., SQL, python)
Responsible for data modeling and schema design that will range across multiple business domains within higher education
Partner with multiple stakeholders including clients, new product development, BI engineers to develop scalable standard schemas
Work with clients to research and conduct business information flow studies
Codify high-performing SQL for efficient data transformation
Coordinate work with external teams to ensure a smooth development process
Support operations by identifying, researching and resolving performance and production issues
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience working with relational or multi-dimensional databases, including statistical and business intelligence solutions.
Demonstrated mastery in database concepts through technically accurate representation of functionally meaningful data
Foundational knowledge and eagerness to expand skills in SQL
Proven ability to work with stakeholders to define requirements and a clear understanding of data-generative processes
Excellent analytic and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ideal Qualifications:
Experience working in an AGILE environment
Experience developing commercial software products
Proven ability to synthesize complex topics into intuitive and generalizable taxonomies
Experience developing ETL processes
Experience in SFTP automation
Experience in Python scripting
Familiar with Snowflake database
Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise
If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.
Compensation:
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $60,000 - $72,500 year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.
Benefits:
Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Gender affirming care coverage
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits .
At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.