Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer
ArcadiaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Education, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Educational/professional experience with a heavy quantitative, analytical focus
- Experience in data analysis, data engineering, and business intelligence
- Skilled in SQL with ability to utilize window functions and generate scalable solutions
- Skilled in R or Python with ability to efficiently and effectively write and debug code
- Skilled understanding of version control; efficiently create pull requests, collaborate, debug/track issues, document, and host code
- Independently develop moderately complex data models
- Basic understanding of orchestration/data transformation tools, such as Airflow and DBT
- Experience with a reporting tool, such as Tableau
- Manages multiple projects, resolves challenges swiftly, delivers flexible approaches
Responsibilities
- Cleanse and verify data integrity, enhancing data sources when required
- Thoroughly test code and adhere to best practices
- Analyze data to deliver data-driven insights using proven data mining and statistical techniques to produce solutions to business problems
- Visualize data insights, communicate findings, and engage in data engineering tasks to enhance analytical capabilities
- Build and optimize data models for analytics and reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data
- Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to manage data warehouse architecture, ensure data integrity, and enable seamless integration across systems
- Support and provide technical guidance to junior analysts
- Contribute expertise in data architecture, modelling, and analytics by offering guidance on best practices and collaborating with teams to find effective solutions
- Work closely and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals and data requirements for the successful completion of these projects
- Leverage business knowledge to enhance business performance
- Help guide business when making technical decisions
- Ensure alignment of data strategy with business objectives, contributing to the company’s overall data-driven culture
- Perform research and constantly stay on top of the industry’s trends and insights
- Engage and proactively seek opportunities for improvement through ongoing learning
- Work self-driven, both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Skills
Salesforce
SQL
Data Pipelines
Data Modeling
ETL
Data Visualization
Python
Data Mining
Statistical Analysis
Learning Management Systems
2U
Provides online education solutions for universities
About 2U
2U provides online education solutions for universities, partnering with them to deliver high-quality digital programs. Their services include course design, marketing, and student support, all enhanced by technology and data analytics. This approach creates an engaging online learning environment that aims to ensure equal opportunities for all students. Unlike traditional learning management systems, 2U focuses on long-term partnerships and revenue-sharing agreements, aligning their success with that of the universities they serve. Their goal is to improve student outcomes and expand access to education globally.
Crystal City, VirginiaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$93.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Parental Leave
Volunteer Days
Risks
Interim CEO appointment suggests potential instability in leadership.
Multiple class action lawsuits pose significant legal and financial risks.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing indicates ongoing financial distress.
Differentiation
2U partners with prestigious universities to offer high-quality online degree programs.
The company combines technology, human support, and data analytics for effective online learning.
2U's No Back Row approach ensures equal opportunity for all students.
Upsides
Growing demand for online education boosts 2U's market potential.
Partnerships with international universities expand 2U's global reach.
Increased focus on data analytics improves student retention and success.
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