Ellevation Education
Senior Data Engineer (3-Month Contract)
Ellevation Education, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Overview
Ellevation Education is seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Contract) to support critical data infrastructure and reporting needs as part of our business intelligence modernization. This 3-month contract role will focus on high-impact projects related to Snowflake schema design, operational data transformation, and system integration—helping the BI team accelerate foundational work. You’ll work alongside our Director of BI and collaborate with Platform Engineering and Product Analytics to implement a performant, scalable reporting layer in Snowflake. This includes building snapshot logic, standardizing data sync pipelines, and helping transition the business away from Sisense toward Snowflake and Tableau. To learn more about our products please visit: www.ellevationeducation.com/product-guide Responsibilities
Snowflake Data Modeling Design and implement a foundational star schema for operational data to support cross-functional reporting. Automate a currently manual invoicing refresh process, normalizing unstructured data and delivering reliable daily output. Build and document historical snapshot tables for business-critical processes, including: Opportunity pipeline snapshots and Customer onboarding & training progression Data Sync and System Reliability Design and implement Snowflake-based sync pipelines, replacing legacy Sisense syncs to improve reliability and performance. Work with the BI and Product Analytics teams to document and transfer ownership of newly built sync processes. Investigate and resolve data sync issues across systems with field parity requirements (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, Snowflake). About You
6+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering, with a focus on BI-ready data modeling. Deep expertise in Snowflake, dbt, and SQL, with a strong understanding of dimensional modeling and operational reporting. Proven experience building automated snapshot pipelines, normalizing inconsistent data structures, and managing system syncs. Familiarity with Salesforce data structures and experience embedding reporting into Salesforce environments. Bonus: experience replacing or sunsetting legacy BI systems (e.g., Sisense, Looker). Compensation
$70 - $72.12 per hour. Ellevation provides competitive pay; this range is indicative and commensurate with experience. Other compensation details include a paid time off policy and benefits for full-time employees where applicable. About Us
At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language. We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,500 school districts and more than 2 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious objectives. Why Ellevation? Mission-driven organization with opportunities for growth, diversity and inclusion initiatives, professional development, and team events. We offer both remote and in-person engagement options and a collaborative workplace in Boston, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, parental leave, and additional perks to support well-being. Note: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information. We also participate in E-Verify where applicable. For data-collection practices and rights related to your application, click here. #LI-REMOTE
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Ellevation Education is seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Contract) to support critical data infrastructure and reporting needs as part of our business intelligence modernization. This 3-month contract role will focus on high-impact projects related to Snowflake schema design, operational data transformation, and system integration—helping the BI team accelerate foundational work. You’ll work alongside our Director of BI and collaborate with Platform Engineering and Product Analytics to implement a performant, scalable reporting layer in Snowflake. This includes building snapshot logic, standardizing data sync pipelines, and helping transition the business away from Sisense toward Snowflake and Tableau. To learn more about our products please visit: www.ellevationeducation.com/product-guide Responsibilities
Snowflake Data Modeling Design and implement a foundational star schema for operational data to support cross-functional reporting. Automate a currently manual invoicing refresh process, normalizing unstructured data and delivering reliable daily output. Build and document historical snapshot tables for business-critical processes, including: Opportunity pipeline snapshots and Customer onboarding & training progression Data Sync and System Reliability Design and implement Snowflake-based sync pipelines, replacing legacy Sisense syncs to improve reliability and performance. Work with the BI and Product Analytics teams to document and transfer ownership of newly built sync processes. Investigate and resolve data sync issues across systems with field parity requirements (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, Snowflake). About You
6+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering, with a focus on BI-ready data modeling. Deep expertise in Snowflake, dbt, and SQL, with a strong understanding of dimensional modeling and operational reporting. Proven experience building automated snapshot pipelines, normalizing inconsistent data structures, and managing system syncs. Familiarity with Salesforce data structures and experience embedding reporting into Salesforce environments. Bonus: experience replacing or sunsetting legacy BI systems (e.g., Sisense, Looker). Compensation
$70 - $72.12 per hour. Ellevation provides competitive pay; this range is indicative and commensurate with experience. Other compensation details include a paid time off policy and benefits for full-time employees where applicable. About Us
At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language. We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,500 school districts and more than 2 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious objectives. Why Ellevation? Mission-driven organization with opportunities for growth, diversity and inclusion initiatives, professional development, and team events. We offer both remote and in-person engagement options and a collaborative workplace in Boston, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, parental leave, and additional perks to support well-being. Note: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information. We also participate in E-Verify where applicable. For data-collection practices and rights related to your application, click here. #LI-REMOTE
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