Data Engineer

Overview

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we’ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners—especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers

.
We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impac

t.
Role Overv

iewAt Quest Alliance, we are reimagining how people learn by building digital platforms and blended learning solutions rooted in the everyday realities of learners and educators. We are looking for a Data Engineer with ~3 years of experience to develop scalable data pipelines, models, and dashboards that support data-driven decisions at Quest Alliance, a non-profit organization. This role involves processing diverse data sources—from field surveys via KOBO/ODK to APIs—to enable program evaluation, reporting, and mission impa

ct.
Key Responsibili

ties
Data Pipelines and Integr

• ationDesign and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for ingesting data from KOBO/ODK, APIs, databases, and other sources, ensuring reliability and effici
• ency.Build schemas and dimensional models to facilitate effective querying and analysis of program and impact

data.
Dashboards and Rep

• ortingDevelop intuitive dashboards (using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or Superset) for KPIs, trends, and insights that communicate progress clearly to teams and stakeho
• lders.Convert requirements into visualizations that support informed decision-m

aking.
Collaboration and

• SupportCollaborate with program, field, and leadership teams to define needs, recommend efficient tools, and provide analysis, training, and troublesh
• ooting.Contribute to a data-enabled culture that advances organizational

goals.
Docum

• entationDocument pipelines, models, metrics, and visualizations for team knowledge and sustain

ability.
Required Attr

ibutes :
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s p

referred).
Technical Skills (~3 Years Experience

• Preferred)Proficiency in Python or
• JavaScript.Strong
• SQL skills.Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow, Talen
• d, or NiFi.Expertise in visualization tools such as Power BI, Looker, Superset,
• or Tableau.Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP; KOBO or ODK for da
• ta capture.
• Soft SkillsClear communication to explain data insights to varied
• audiences.Problem-solving in collaborative, resource-awar
• e settings.Interest in applying data skills to non-profi

t missions.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 60,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate only if

applicabl

e)
Benefits: In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-bein

g and growth:- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00

,000 annually- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, which also offers additional well

ness benefits- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-bui

lding efforts- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working

arrangements- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work

-life balance- Access to emotional health and wellbeing prog

rams such as:* Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the

organisation* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the

organisation
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our

organization.