Qualification

Related to the aboveFamiliarity with SQL and PythonFamiliarity with Agile methodologiesAbility to use Git for version controlProficiency in Python and SQLAt DataKind

Required

Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and values and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact.
The ability to translate data from one structure to another, including spotting fields that only partly match, places where meaning gets lost, and fields that need to be split or merged.
Skill in writing data dictionaries and mapping specifications, and in tracking where data came from, so every transformation is traceable and repeatable.
Related to the above, experience with data architecture and governance as a foundation for producing insights from institutional data.
Direct experience working with higher education data schemas and databases, including data from student information systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and related ed-tech platforms.
Strong understanding of data transformations and checks of data quality.
Proven ability to review and prioritize data columns across multiple systems for integration.
Familiarity with SQL and Python.
Strong project and time management skills, including the ability to gauge how long a task will take, keep deadlines on track, and communicate with team members about deliverables.

Preferred

Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Ability to use Git for version control.
Proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience with complex data transformation tools such as dbt and data validation frameworks like Great Expectations.
Prior experience in higher education data environments or data integration firms.
At DataKind, we believe in the transformative power of data science and AI to create a more promising future. Since our founding in 2012, we've been at the forefront of designing scalable, data-driven tools that address some of the world's toughest challenges—ranging from frontline health, humanitarian action, climate and environment, economic opportunity, education, and more. As both a product innovator and a movement catalyst, we set new standards in the social sector, empowering organizations to harness the full potential of data science and AI while putting communities first.
Why Work with DataKind (Benefits only applicable for Full-time Staff)
At DataKind, we believe that people are the most important asset to delivering on our mission. As a people-first remote organization, we offer the following for all our employees:

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