About This Job
Shiv Nadar School
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Primary and Secondary Education,Education,Non-profit Organizations
Job Description
Designation/Role: Data Engineer
Location: Noida
Reports to: Head of Technology
THE POSITION
The Data Engineer will play a key role in building, managing, and optimizing data systems and pipelines that support decision-making across the Shiv Nadar School ecosystem. This role involves creating a robust data infrastructure, integrating multiple systems, and enabling reliable access to actionable insights for educational and operational effectiveness.
MAIN PURPOSE
The Data Engineer Will
- Lead the development and maintenance of data pipelines, integrations, and infrastructure to support data-driven decisions.
- Ensure the consistency, integrity, and security of data across platforms.
- Partner with teams to deliver data models that drive academic insights, operational tracking, and reporting.
- Contribute to the larger vision of using data to improve student outcomes and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
DATA PIPELINES & SYSTEM INTEGRATION
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across academic, HR, and operational systems.
- Integrate data from multiple sources, including MIS platforms, LMS, ERP, HRMS, and third-party APIs.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system compatibility and data integrity.
DATA QUALITY & GOVERNANCE
- Monitor data quality metrics and resolve inconsistencies across systems.
- Implement protocols for data accuracy, validation, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy standards.
REPORTING & INSIGHTS
- Build analysis-ready datasets for use by analytics and research teams.
- Support dashboards, scorecards, and advanced analytics by structuring optimized datasets.
- Enable predictive modeling through clean, structured data pipelines.
CAPACITY BUILDING & COLLABORATION
- Work with academic, operational, and leadership teams to understand and meet data needs.
- Offer training and support to internal teams on data handling best practices.
- Promote a data-driven culture by simplifying insights and encouraging adoption.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
- Prepare data models and dashboards to be used by leadership and department heads.
- Collaborate with external consultants, auditors, or vendors as required.
- Contribute to the wider vision of data transformation at Shiv Nadar School.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in a data engineering, backend analytics, or business intelligence role.
- Strong foundation in data structures, systems design, and database management.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience working with data warehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
- Experience with ETL/ELT tools and orchestration platforms.
- Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and education data systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
