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Lead Analytics Engineer Contractor - Data Team

NewselaRemote - Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Colombia; Chile; Costa Rica
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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

To excel in this position, you should possess:Expertise in SQL and Python for data analysis. Proficiency in data modeling and transformation techniques. Strong understanding of data quality assurance and testing methodologies. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. Experience in building and maintaining data infrastructure and automation tools.

About the job

We are excited to announce an opening for a Lead Analytics Engineer contractor position within our esteemed Data Team. We are specifically looking for candidates based in Mexico or Argentina.

  • As a Lead Analytics Engineer, you will play a vital role in our data team.
  • Reporting directly to the Hiring Manager, you will leverage data engineering best practices to enhance analytics code, ensuring efficient transformation, testing, and documentation of data.
  • Your goal will be to deliver clean and organized datasets to end users.
  • You will provide expert code reviews and mentorship to fellow engineers in the data domain.
  • Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining composable data models and optimizing SQL query performance.
  • You will convert raw data into actionable business insights by collaborating closely with stakeholders, creating analyses that address critical business questions.
  • Moreover, you will craft data visualizations and assist stakeholders in navigating the available data visualization tools.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Utilize SQL and Python to build new analyses and support existing ones.
  • Incorporate software engineering principles such as version control and continuous integration into the analytics codebase.
  • Enhance our data warehouse with well-structured data primed for analysis.

Data Quality and Testing:

  • Employ advanced data testing strategies to ensure datastores align with business logic.
  • Implement validation checks and automated testing processes to uphold data quality in your ETL/ELT pipelines.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Engage with stakeholders to define business logic and data expectations.
  • Drive a data-driven culture by surfacing insights to stakeholders proactively.
  • Lead initiatives regarding problem definition, scoping, design, and planning.

Infrastructure and Automation:

  • Develop tools and automation to manage data infrastructure efficiently.
  • Oversee large-scale data migrations within relational databases.

Why You’re a Great Fit:

  • 8+ years of experience working with data in a software environment.
  • Required Skills: Mastery of SQL and Python; extensive experience with business semantic layer tooling, data catalog tooling, and data management.

About Newsela

Newsela is a dynamic educational technology company that empowers educators and engages students through high-quality, adaptable learning materials. Our mission is to unlock the power of reading for all students, providing them with tools that promote growth and achievement.

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