Penbrothers
About Penbrothers Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes. About the Client A Massachusetts-based organization that supports school districts, municipalities, and education non-profits by providing custom-built visualization dashboards to give leaders the information they need to make data-informed decisions. About The Role We are seeking a Data Engineer with a strong Python and SQL skillset to join our team and expand our capacity to meet the demands of our growing client base. In this role, you will develop key data transformations to make data available to our analyst team. Work Set-up: 100% Work from home Work Schedule: Night Shift - 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PH time (Aligned with US Business Hours/US Eastern Time) What you’ll do As part of a dynamic, growing startup, you will report to the Director of Technology, work closely with the analyst team, and serve as a developer for a data warehouse. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Python and SQL developer with a history of building data transformation processes that scale. The right individual should have a meticulous approach to writing quality code and following best practices; enjoy the challenge of manipulating and transforming data; understand the importance of reliability; and view security with utmost importance. What You Bring (Technical Skills and Experience) 3+ years of experience as a data engineer with Python and SQL as the primary toolset 2+ years of experience working with BigQuery (or another columnar database) Proficiency with Pandas and Polars (current solution is built around Pandas and Polars) Demonstrable experience working with, transforming, and loading large data sets (10’s of millions of records) Strong understanding of error handling, logging, and alerting for reliability Ability to write configurable and extendable ETLs so they are executable for multiple use cases Practical experience writing and executing tests Diligent with commenting, documentation, and version control Bachelor’s degree required Must be able to provide examples of work products Soft Skills Ability to work in a fully remote environment (Slack, Zoom) Works well with internal stakeholders and can translate needs into technical solutions Self-motivated and able to independently structure work time to achieve assigned objectives Excited to work in a collaborative team environment with a flat and flexible organizational structure Adheres to the utmost ethical standards in preserving confidentiality with client data Works effectively with diverse stakeholders including school and district leaders Nice to Have EdTech and/or student data experience Familiarity with Power BI (our analysts use this extensively) Experience working in a Linux environment and with Docker images/containers Our Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer: We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer. All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans: our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions. You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real-time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation. Read our full AI Disclaimer to learn more What You’ll Get At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies. Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience. Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare. Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home. Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.
Penbrothers
