The Customer Data Engineer will build integrations, automate data workflows, ensure data accuracy, and support school operations by collaborating with stakeholders.
About Us:
At Schoolytics, we are dedicated to transforming the educational landscape through innovative technology solutions. We specialize in creating intuitive, data-driven dashboards that help K-12 school districts make informed decisions to enhance student learning outcomes. As a growing startup, we are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in the field of education by leveraging their technical skills in a meaningful way.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Customer Data Engineer (SIS Specialist) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining integrations, automating data workflows, and ensuring data accuracy and availability across educational platforms. You’ll play a key role in supporting school operations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain custom integrations and ETL processes between SIS platforms (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Aeries) and internal/external systems.
- Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Maintain technical documentation for systems, data models, and processes.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to school operations, enrollment, attendance, and performance data.
- Perform quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role.
- Hands-on experience with Student Information Systems like PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, and/or Aeries, including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development.
- Strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods.
- Experience in working with educational data.
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with data quality assurance practices and tools, including validation and reconciliation of datasets.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to translate customer data requirements into technical specifications and QA checks.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote position.
Why Join Us:
- Impactful, Mission-Driven Work: Make a real difference in the education sector by helping school districts harness the power of data.
- Growth Opportunities: As we grow, you’ll have opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and lead initiatives.
- Supportive Team: Work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Schedule and Compensation:
- Flexible Working Hours - key is being responsive to communications.
- Benefits include dental and medical insurance, 401k match, and flexible PTO.
Top Skills
Aeries
ETL
Infinite Campus
Powerschool
Python
Restful Apis
Sftp
SQL
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