Senior Data Engineering

About the role

Business Intelligence Developer (Power BI)

Job Title: Data Engineer

Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) – Enabling Technology

Location: Remote

About Pearson Virtual Schools

At Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS), we are committed to expanding access to high-quality education through innovative digital learning solutions. PVS is a division within Pearson, a global leader in the education industry. Our PVS Enabling Technology team plays a critical role in this mission by building scalable, trusted data products that empower school leaders, educators, and operational teams to make informed decisions that improve student outcomes.

As we evolve toward a Data Product–driven organization , we are investing in modern analytics capabilities that combine trusted data pipelines, semantic models, and self-service reporting experiences .

Role Overview

We are seeking a Power BI Developer to help build and deliver analytics and ETL (extract, transform & load) solutions that support decision-making across Pearson Virtual Schools. This role will work across data engineering and business intelligence , turning data into clear and useful reporting experiences.

You will work with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to develop semantic models, dashboards, and reports that follow established data products and organizational standards. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with independent ownership of reporting work across the delivery lifecycle—from gathering requirements through deployment and support—while collaborating with experienced team members on broader analytics and data engineering initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Data Visualization & Reporting

Design and develop Power BI dashboards and reports that support school operations, student outcomes analysis, and enterprise reporting

Translate business needs into intuitive, actionable visualizations aligned with PVS reporting standards

Help improve report performance, usability, and accessibility for diverse end users (school leaders, analysts, executives)

Implement and maintain data security policies within reporting tools in adherence with PVS data security policies, governance and best practices

Semantic Modeling

Build and maintain Power BI semantic models (datasets) that serve as governed, reusable data foundations

Apply established data modeling practices such as star schema, DAX optimization, and row-level security

Partner with engineering to ensure alignment between data pipelines and reporting layer

Data Quality & Reliability

Validate data outputs and ensure consistency between reports and source systems

Troubleshoot data discrepancies, refresh failures, and performance issues

Contribute to monitoring, testing, and documentation of reporting solutions

Implement and validate Row Level Security in a multi-tenant environment

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with business stakeholders to refine requirements and prioritize features

Participate in design discussions, backlog refinement, and peer reviews

Communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and timelines clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Scalability & Data Product Enablement

Contribute to the development of scalable, reusable reporting assets that align with PVS data product strategy

Support self-service analytics by enabling well-documented datasets and consistent definitions

Contribute to improvements in deployment practices, governance, and lifecycle management

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

4+ Years of practical experience with Power BI , including report development, visualizations, DAX, Power Query, and semantic modeling; exposure to tools such as Tabular Editor 3 , DAX Studio , or ALM Toolkit is helpful

Strong knowledge of data modeling concepts , including star schema and fact/dimension design

Experience with SQL and working with structured datasets in data warehouses/lakehouses

Familiarity with data pipelines and integration concepts (e.g., Azure Data Factory, ETL/ELT patterns)

Problem Solving & Growth

Experience independently delivering reporting solutions from requirements through deployment and support

Ability to troubleshoot common data, performance, and visualization issues , with support when needed

Experience improving data quality, reliability, and usability

Collaboration & Communication

Strong communication skills that deliver exceptional value to internal and external customers

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and business teams

Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing practices

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in Power BI development, business intelligence, data analysis, or a related area

Experience building or supporting reports and dashboards used for operational or business decision-making

Experience working with data in an environment where tools, architecture, and governance practices continue to evolve

Preferred Experience

Experience in education, EdTech, or multi-tenant data environments

Experience with Google BigQuery

Exposure to data governance, lineage, and semantic layer standardization

Experience supporting self-service analytics at scale

Why Join Us

Contribute to meaningful analytics work that supports students, educators, and school systems nationwide

Be part of a growing Data Product organization shaping the future of analytics at PVS

Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

Become part of the Pearson Virtual Schools mission where we are helping people achieve success through lifelong learning

Success in This Role Looks Like

Trusted, high-performing Power BI reports used consistently by stakeholders

Scalable semantic models enabling self-service analytics

Reduced data discrepancies and improved reporting reliability

Strong partnership across engineering, analytics, and business teams

Consistent delivery of reporting projects meeting and exceeding requirements and timeframes

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .

Applications will be taken until 11/19.

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