Analytics Engineer III
Analytics Engineer III
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Job Description
At 2U we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission to eliminate the back row in education and connected by our shared passion to deliver worldclass digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX the worlds leading online learning platform 2U powers more than 4000 online higher education offerings from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges universities and corporate partners we are helping to unlock human potential.
What Were Looking For:
This role serves as a senior analytics engineer specialising in constructing data sources to support analytics analysis and data modelling. This includes generating datadriven insights to advance the companys objectives and inform operational decisionmaking.
The focus includes supporting marketing stakeholders by building robust trusted datasets and analytics to improve performance and ROI. The position also entails mentoring junior team members and influencing project direction with key technical input into business critical mediumhigh complexity data sets spanning multiple product lines and/or business functions.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Technical
- Cleanse and verify data integrity enhancing data sources when required
- Exhibit best coding practices adeptness in pipeline builds and proficiency in transformation tools
- Analyse data to deliver datadriven insights using proven data mining techniques.
- Visualise data insights communicate findings and engage in data engineering tasks to optimise data pipelines and enhance analytical capabilities
- Management
- Effectively leverage knowledge expertise and experience to lead and deliver projects
- Effectively support and mentor analysts
- Business
- Collaborate with other analysts and stakeholders to execute projects
- Leverage business knowledge to enhance business performance
- Help guide business when making technical decisions
- Personal
- Perform research and constantly stays on top of the industrys trends
- Engage and proactively seek opportunities for improvement through ongoing learning
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
- Educational/professional experience with a heavy quantitative analytical focus.
- Skilled in data analysis data engineering and business intelligence
- Advanced understanding of SQL efficiently & effectively applies best coding practices and demonstrates ability to upskill/assist others
- Advanced understanding of Python/R efficiently & effectively apply best coding principles and demonstrates ability to upskill/assist others
- Advanced understanding of Apache Airflow/Argo DBT and APIs; demonstrates proficiency in building data pipelines and assisting in upskilling/assisting others
- Skilled understanding of version control; efficiently create pull requests collaborate debug/track issues document and host code
- Independently develop complex data models
- Experience with a reporting tool such as Tableau
Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:
- Manages multiple projects resolves challenges swiftly delivers adaptable approaches and values diverse opinions.
- Takes ownership anticipates new problems tests solutions and mentors on effective problemsolving techniques.
- Sets quarterly goals aligned with team objectives tracks progress in Workday and communicates barriers to the manager. Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work correcting mistakes and learning from them.
- Demonstrates expert understanding introduces new tools/methodologies and provides team training to enhance productivity.
- Tailors messages for audience understanding engages respectfully in team meetings synthesizes thoughts effectively presents confidently and actively listens to stakeholders.
- Consistently builds and maintains key stakeholder relationships perceived as a trusted partner offers sound guidance and navigates challenging relationships effectively.
Benefits & Culture
Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators dreamers and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If youre excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to worldclass online higher education then join us and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Fulltime ZA benefits include:
- 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
- Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
- 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for nonprofit organization study leave sports leave and a companywide festive season break
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging respect and inclusion. We are proud of the steps weve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life ideas genders ages races cultures sexual orientations abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different as well as by how we are alike.
2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations please reach out to us at:.
About 2U
For more than a decade 2U has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great nonprofit colleges and universities delivering highquality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX a leading global online learning platform 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to worldclass education in partnership with more than 230 colleges universities and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4000 digital education offerings from free courses to full degrees and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit .
About edX
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U. Together with the majority of the worlds topranked universities and industryleading companies we bring our community of over 45 million learners worldclass education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers from free courses to full degrees. And were not stopping there were relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at .
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race creed color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age marital status disability citizenship military or veterans status or any other classifications protected by applicable federal state or local laws. 2Us equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion job benefits and pay.
2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of this regard the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Employment Type
Full Time
