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This is a job for a Remote Data Engineer with a company located in the Jackson, MS area.

Job Summary: As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for understanding our business use cases, extracting the data using SQL and building reports for our digital test administration. You will get the chance to be a part of a team that is in the limelight, collaborating closely with our Digital Assessment and Bluebook teams. Because of your ability to comprehend data and begin to develop insights, students from around the world can have a smooth testing experience and we can continue improving for generations to come.  

Responsibilities: Develop complex SQL scripts to extract data in Athena, Timestream and Redshift. Access, trace, analyze and remediate data issues or inconsistencies through leveraging SQL and applicable AWS tools such as Redshift and Athena. Apply business logic to retrieve or change data sets from gaining a good understanding of the data structure and definitions. Trace changes in data and nail down edge cases for data scenarios. Design and manage information systems, conduct analysis, and generate accurate and comprehensive reports on operational data. Automate the data extract using Python and visualize these on charts and graphs using Tableau/Quicksight. Follow best practices around coding, version control, testing, and automated build processes. Explore and engage in opportunities to be hands on with new AI, data engineering tools and ML technologies available in the current market.  

Qualifications: Ideally 1+ years of experience in a professional software development environment performing data engineering type of work with a high proficiency in writing SQL queries for complex data extracts. A bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or an analytical field is preferred. Experience or exposure working with large sets of data. Working knowledge of Python and some experience with visualizing data using Tableau, QuickSight or other BI tools is preferred. Experience with AWS or other Cloud Services (Athena, TimeStream, Redshift, QuickSight, S3, and/or DynamoDB are especially desired). Strong analytical thinking, critical analysis skills, and structured problem-solving ability. Ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and desire to continuously improve. Great communication along with practical decision-making skills and is a believer in good documentation. Strong interest to learn and implement AI tools. Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong ability to understand and internalize the big-picture and broader implications of design and development decisions. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues, across functions and from different organizations. Ability to set priorities, be a self-starter, work independently and attain goals. Ability to work on call and off hours 10-12 times during the year to support peak times for our domestic and international digital assessment administration. You must be authorized to work in the US.  

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.