Analytics Engineer III at 2U

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Education, Higher EducationIndustries

Requirements

  • Educational/professional experience with a heavy quantitative, analytical focus
  • Skilled in data analysis, data engineering and business intelligence
  • Advanced understanding of SQL, efficiently & effectively applies best coding practices and demonstrates ability to upskill/assist others
  • Advanced understanding of Python/R, efficiently & effectively apply best coding principles and demonstrates ability to upskill/assist others
  • Advanced understanding of Apache Airflow/Argo, DBT and APIs; demonstrates proficiency in building data pipelines and assisting in upskilling/assisting others
  • Skilled understanding of version control; efficiently create pull requests, collaborate, debug/track issues, document and host code
  • Independently develop complex data models
  • Experience with a reporting tool, such as Tableau
  • Manages multiple projects, resolves challenges swiftly, delivers adaptable approaches, and values diverse opinions
  • Takes ownership, anticipates new problems, tests solutions, and mentors on effective problem-solving techniques
  • Sets quarterly goals aligned with team objectives, tracks progress in Workday, and communicates barriers to the manager. Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work, correcting mistakes and learning from them
  • Demonstrates expert understanding, introduces new tools/methodologies, and provides team training to enhance productivity
  • Tailors messages for audience understanding, engages respectfully in team meetings, synthesises thoughts effectively, presents confidently, and actively listens to stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Cleanse and verify data integrity, enhancing data sources when required
  • Exhibit best coding practices, adeptness in pipeline builds, and proficiency in transformation tools
  • Analyse data to deliver data-driven insights using proven data mining techniques
  • Visualise data insights, communicate findings, and engage in data engineering tasks to optimise data pipelines and enhance analytical capabilities
  • Effectively leverage knowledge, expertise and experience to lead and deliver projects
  • Effectively support and mentor analysts
  • Collaborate with other analysts and stakeholders to execute projects
  • Leverage business knowledge to enhance business performance
  • Help guide business when making technical decisions
  • Perform research and constantly stays on top of the industry’s trends
  • Engage and proactively seek opportunities for improvement through ongoing learning

Skills

data pipelines
data modeling
SQL
Python
ETL
data cleansing
data integrity
data visualization
data mining
pipeline optimization
analytics engineering

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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