Associate Data Engineer

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

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 role may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or remotely within the continental United States. This position is open to candidates who are available immediately or who are graduating Spring 2025 (starting across Summer 2025).

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 in technical field or equivalent relevant 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
• Demonstrated mastery of large-scale database implementations and design patterns
• Experience developing ETL processes
• Demonstrated mastery in one or more SQL variants: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2
• Experience developing logical data models within a data warehouse
• Experience with AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Python, Aurora DB)
• Familiar with Snowflake database
• Experience working with BI Platforms such as: Tableau, PowerBI, etc. etc.
• GIT expertise
• 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 $55,000 - $80,000 per 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.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.

• 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.