Senior Data Engineer (Analytics Engineer)

Description

Job Summary: We are looking for an Analytics Engineer or data professional passionate about education and technology to design and maintain analytical models, manage data transition, and develop data transformation pipelines. Key Highlights: 1. Passionate about education and technology 2. Work with multiple competencies and a results-oriented mindset 3. Develop and evolve data transformation pipelines We are seeking people who are **passionate** about **education** and **technology**! We want you to thrive in an environment that demands the integration of **multiple competencies** and **experiences**, with a strong **focus on results**, so we can leave our legacy in the world. If you, like us, are passionate about education and technology, UOL EdTech is the place for you! **Check out this opportunity and join us as \#EdTecher!** **Responsibilities and Duties** * Design and maintain high-performance analytical models in the Data Warehouse (BigQuery), applying dimensional modeling techniques (Star Schema/Kimball). * Act as a key player in the critical transition between the Silver layer (integrated data) and the Gold layer (business-ready data products). * Develop and evolve transformation pipelines using dbt (data build tool), ensuring modular, versioned, and reusable code. * Implement Data Contracts and automated tests to guarantee that no dashboard breaks due to unexpected changes in source data. * Monitor data health (Freshness, Volume, Schema) and proactively resolve anomalies. * Support the AI team by providing clean and reliable datasets for model training and experimentation. * Document models and metrics to empower business users, ensuring everyone speaks the same language (Single Source of Truth). **Requirements and Qualifications** * Solid experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or Business Intelligence professional. * Advanced SQL proficiency — ability to write high-performance and complex queries. * Experience with dbt — hands-on experience with macros, incremental models, and technical documentation. * Experience with Cloud Data Warehouses — experience with BigQuery (preferred) or AWS solutions. * Experience with Data Architecture — knowledge of dimensional modeling and Medallion architecture. * Experience with BI Tools — familiarity with Looker, Power BI. * Experience with Version Control — proficiency in Git and Pull Request/CI\-CD processes. **Additional Information** **To stand out in this role, it would be great if you also have:** * Engineering Mindset — passion for automation, code quality, and documentation. * Python knowledge for data automation and scripting. * Experience with observability tools (e.g., Elementary, Monte Carlo, or Soda). * Experience with dbt Mesh or managing multiple large-scale data projects. * Knowledge of DataOps practices and governance (LGPD). * **Availability to work in a hybrid model (3 days per week) in São Paulo \- SP.** **We are a company that transforms lives through education powered by technology, offering a complete ecosystem of solutions for students, educational institutions, and enterprises.** We work hard to deliver the best digital learning experience, helping remove barriers, expanding access to quality education, and leaving our legacy in the world. UOL EdTech is part of Grupo UOL, a 100% Brazilian company revolutionizing the digital universe since 1996. From this legacy, we carry credibility, pioneering spirit, and innovation in our DNA. **Discover Our Ecosystem** We offer a complete education ecosystem that transforms lives! Our business verticals are: * **For Students:** We offer the largest online study platform, facilitating daily access to knowledge, empowerment, and shaping people’s futures. In Brazil, we operate under the Passei Direto brand; globally, under the Studenta brand. * **For Enterprises:** We have two business lines: Learning.Rocks provides a comprehensive solution to meet corporate training needs, combining technology and multi-format content. Qulture.Rocks helps companies unlock their teams’ potential with a people and performance management platform. * **For Educational Institutions:** We serve as the technological partner for major universities offering 100% online specialization courses, enrolling students across Brazil and worldwide. **We Are Passionate About Education and Technology** Technology fuels us—we continuously seek disruptive, tech-driven solutions to break down barriers and bring our education solutions to every corner of the world! **The Collective Is Stronger Than the Individual** We always pursue the best outcome—even if it means changing course. We’re on a long-term journey building a sustainable, high-impact business. We are \#EdTechers, and this is our way of being and doing! **Our Differences Come Together to Fulfill Our Purpose** We believe diversity and plurality of people drive incredible results! Therefore, we do not discriminate based on disability, gender, sexual/affectional orientation, race/ethnicity, age, origin, family composition, or appearance. **Discover the Benefits of Being \#EdTecher** You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that truly makes a difference: * Meal allowance and/or food voucher. * Health and dental insurance. * Life insurance. * Partnerships with TotalPass and ZenKlub. * Extended maternity and paternity leave. * Childcare assistance. * Up to 50% discount on postgraduate programs and MBAs from top institutions such as FIA, FAAP, and PUCRS. **And more—take a look:** * Casual dress code: wear what makes you feel comfortable. * \#TáDeParabéns: Birthday day off. * Baby gift: welcome gift for newborns. **Learn How Our Selection Process Works** Not all processes follow the exact same format, but most proceed similarly: * Application (the one you complete here on Gupy). * Interview with the Recruitment & Selection team. * Technical challenge — could be a test, case study, portfolio presentation, or even a technical discussion with the team. * Interview with the area leadership. **One Important Tip for You** Give your best effort at each stage—especially during application! We review every application carefully, which may take some time. If you’re wondering about response timelines, we kindly ask for your empathy. Everyone who applies receives feedback via Gupy—whether positive or negative. Please monitor your application status here and in your email inbox—including spam folder—agreed? So, are we ready to transform lives through education powered by technology? **Join us as \#EdTecher!**