Data Engineer

About this role

Who We Are:
HelioCampus was founded with the purpose of helping college & university leaders navigate today’s growing pressures. As one of EdTech’s most steadily growing companies, our roots in higher ed ground us in the critical nature of this work.


What We Do:
We help our clients navigate today’s high stakes with data and Institutional Performance Management practices. Together with our clients, we chart a path to sustainability by borrowing practices from the most successful businesses.


How We Do It:
We approach our work with a “we’re on it” attitude that the higher ed community has come to know and expect from our team. We’re data geeks to our core, committed to simplifying the toughest challenges and operating with transparency. Our most successful team members are change agents who love a challenge.


How You'll Help:
As a Data Engineer II, you will be a key architect in building and maintaining our specialized higher education data warehouse. You will ensure that institutional data is reliable, high-performing, and delivered in a timely manner, directly enabling university leaders to make informed, strategic decisions.


What You Will Do:

• Develop: Design, build, and deploy robust ETL/ELT solutions using SQL and Python.
• Test & Deploy: Perform comprehensive unit testing and participate in code reviews to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
• Analyze: Monitor and evaluate pipeline performance trends to proactively prevent bottlenecks and system failures.
• Troubleshoot: Diagnose and resolve complex ETL issues in real-time, identifying root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate: Work closely with analysts and senior engineers to expand reporting models that meet evolving university goals.

You Will Be a Good Fit For This Role If You Have:

• Previous experience in the Higher Education or EdTech sector.
• 3+ years of professional experience specifically in ETL/SQL development and data engineering.
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