What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer position at University of North Texas System Administration?
Title: Data Engineer
Employee Classification: Data Engineer
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Information Technology
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology
Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
System IT is a component of The University of North Texas System.
The mission of System IT is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services.
Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.
Position Overview
The Data Engineer collaborates with clients, data stewards, project/program managers, and other IT teams to transform data into valuable information and insights for informed organizational decision-making. They integrate business strategy with statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling expertise to deliver timely, consistent, and reliable information to their team and customers. Additionally, they propose innovative and creative solutions to problems by applying data mining techniques to uncover new patterns from large data sets.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, R, and Windows PowerShell.
- Extensive experience in data modeling and data analysis.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is advantageous.
- Demonstrates independent and creative thinking in addressing research and statistical challenges.
- Skilled in handling data from diverse sources.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Keeps up to date with the latest trends in analytics and business intelligence within higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
Proficiency in visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, R, and Windows PowerShell.
Strong SQL development skills.
Knowledge of data modeling.
Understanding of API integrations and data ingestion processes.
Experience with data warehouse and data architecture.
Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
Background in using Lean principles, Agile processes, and Kanban tools.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
- Collaborates with business leaders to understand their requirements, researches and analyzes potential solutions to enhance business performance using data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau, by developing key performance indicators, dashboards and reports.
- Data modeling and designing marts, along with developing stored procedures, to support business needs and facilitate easy data interpretation.
- Providing timely support and resolution for data-related issues.
- Supporting various project needs, including data integrations, data feeds, and data extracts.
- Support Data Governance Activities
- Data ingestion and transformation utilizing scripts, APIs, SQL, and automation tools.
- Learn new upcoming technologies and work towards improvement of Data Analytics Processes.
Work Schedule:
Generally, M-F, 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
