At InStride, it's simple.We believe the more you invest in your people, the more skilled they become, and the better your organization performs. Our mission to bring career-aligned, debt-free education to employers and their workforce has created pathways for 52,000+ Learners to accelerate their careers with 3,100+ learning options.

Our teams are tied together by a recognition of how impactful education can be for one's career, livelihood and community. Our commitment to the success of our Learners is what defines us. To get a better feel for our culture, watch more here.

Candidates must be located in one of the following states to be considered eligible for employment: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI. What we're looking for: Join our dynamic team as a talented engineer tasked with maintaining and expanding our data warehouse to meet the diverse needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Manager of Engineering, this pivotal role collaborates closely with a diverse team of on-site and off-site software engineers to bring our data roadmap to fruition.

As a Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to excellence by leveraging your engineering prowess to maintain and expand our data infrastructure. How you will create impact:Ensure use of engineering best practices for development, security, accessibility, compliance, performance, etc.Design, develop, and maintain scalable systems, data pipelines, architectures.

Develop data processing algorithms and analytics in Python, leveraging libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.Protect operations by keeping information and data confidential.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve data-related technical challenges.Integrate and contribute to the development of REST APIs to facilitate data exchange and service communication.Contribute to the development and implementation of machine learning models, including data preparation, feature engineering, and model evaluation.

Develop, optimize, and maintain databases, with proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases Ensure data integrity and system performance through rigorous testing and validation.Who you are:5+ years of professional experience in software development with familiarity in data engineering or data science. Relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a Computer Science or related degree.

5+ years experience collaborating with and working in cross functional teams including product, user experience, project management, etc.2+ years leading or mentoring other developers on the teamExpertise in Python, specifically with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs.

Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB.Proven ability to design and optimize data models and database schemas.Familiarity with machine learning concepts and tools.

Desirable Skills:Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.Experience with structured ETL frameworks like Apache Airflow, or related technologies such as AWS Glue/AWS lambda step functions.Experience with cloud-based data warehousing solutions like Snowflake and data engineering platforms like DatabricksKnowledge of data streaming technologies like Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or RabbitMQ.

Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools.5+ years full stack development experience with back end technologies.Target base compensation amount for this role outlined below.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts shown below.$145,000-$165,000 USDDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InStride we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this role!Benefits @ InStride As an organization that champions investing in people, it's critical we walk the talk. That's why every InStride employee is eligible to enroll in 3,100+ online certificate and degree programs through our Step Forward program. Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to all employees starting Day 1.

This role is also eligible for the following benefits:401(k) plan with company match Flexible vacation policyPaid family leaveBest-in-class health care benefitsAnd more!InStride Diversity and Inclusion StatementAt InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences. We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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If you receive a message purporting to be from InStride asking you for a financial transaction, your financial account information, or any other sensitive information, please do not respond and let us know immediately at recruiting@instride.com.About InStrideInStride is a tech-enabled services company that is pioneering new approaches to workforce education solutions with a mission of driving meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. In collaboration with quality academic institutions, we enable employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model. To learn more, visit:.