Associate Data Engineer, Data Integration Services

Make a difference in a sector that matters to us all

EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education.

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.

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:

1. Responsible for translating functional requirements and processes into scaled solutions through logical implementation of code (e.g., SQL, Python).
2. Responsible for data modeling and schema design that will range across multiple business domains within higher education.
3. Partner with multiple stakeholders including clients, new product development, and BI engineers to develop scalable standard schemas.
4. Work with clients to research and conduct business information flow studies.
5. Codify high-performing SQL for efficient data transformation.
6. Coordinate work with external teams to ensure a smooth development process.
7. Support operations by identifying, researching, and resolving performance and production issues.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience working with relational or multi-dimensional databases, including statistical and business intelligence solutions.
3. Demonstrated mastery in database concepts through technically accurate representation of functionally meaningful data.
4. Foundational knowledge and eagerness to expand skills in SQL.
5. Proven ability to work with stakeholders to define requirements and a clear understanding of data-generative processes.
6. Excellent analytic and troubleshooting skills.
7. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ideal Qualifications:

1. Experience working in an AGILE environment.
2. Proven ability to synthesize complex topics into intuitive and generalizable taxonomies.
3. Experience in SFTP automation.
4. Experience in Python scripting.
5. Familiar with Snowflake database.
6. 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.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $60,000 - $72,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location.

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

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible.
2. 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays.
3. Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each).
4. 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution.
5. Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans.
6. Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family.
7. Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
8. Gender affirming care coverage.
9. Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
10. Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents.
11. Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel.
12. Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members.
13. Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
14. Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program.
15. Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities.

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.