Data Engineer

Lindenwood; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Data Engineer in the Information Technology division to design and build scalable systems for collecting, storing, and analyzing data from diverse sources.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the university to meet reporting needs, support AI adoption, manage upgrades, ensure system security, and uphold data governance policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years working with Microsoft Data Products (Azure Database and Power Platform).
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse university communities.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds data collection, storage, and analysis systems.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the university to meet reporting needs.
• Prepares environment for AI adoption and data analytics use.
• Maintains system documentation and provides user support.
• Implements data security policies and ensures governance compliance.
• Manages system upgrades and performance monitoring.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft Data Products (Azure Database and Power Platform)

Tools

Microsoft Azure administration

Azure Database

Power Platform

Microsoft data management tools

Job description

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title Summary

Job Title: Data Engineer

Division: Information Technology

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director, Information Technology Enterprise Systems and Application Development

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The data engineer is responsible for the design and build of systems for collecting, storing, and analyzing data at scale from disparate sources. This position collaborates with stakeholders across the university to ensure the system meets the needs of the organization and users. This position also provides technical support to department users, manages system upgrades and enhancements, and is responsible for security configuration. As part of the IT team in Enterprise Systems, the data engineer’s efforts will also adhere to direction from the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of enterprise systems, and other university administrators.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Collaborates with stakeholders across departments to understand the university data reporting and analysis objectives
• Designs, implements, documents, and maintains a data lake according to university data requirements
• Prepares university data environment for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and use
• Recommends solutions or alternative methods to meet requirements
• Provides technical support to department users of the system
• Develops and maintains system documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and standard operating procedures
• Manages any necessary system upgrades and enhancements, including testing and documentation updates
• Troubleshoots issues related to the data access and manipulation and provide timely solutions
• Develops and implements system security policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with university data governance and security policies
• Develops algorithms to transform data into useful, actionable information
• Create new data validation methods and data analysis tools
• Monitors system and integration performance and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Participates in project planning and implementation for system-related initiatives

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values - integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Collaborates with staff to coordinate application upgrades or fixes
• Serves as a liaison with third parties and other stakeholders
• Participates in user group meetings and conferences

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Additional requirements may be designated by position.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum of 3 years working with Microsoft Data Products, including Azure Database and Power Platform tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong understanding of university processes and data in order to ensure correct implementation
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft data management tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure administration
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of data lake and star schema configuration and management
• Strong understanding of database design, structure functions and processes and experience with databases tools

Work Environment

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

General office setting Standard Flex Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily Ability to sit for extended periods of time Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. The Human Resources Division's purpose is to support the University's efforts in providing a quality education and experience for all Lindenwood students. We achieve this by facilitating and supporting the selection and retention of highly qualified and diverse employees to serve our students and by providing for the professional success and the personal wellness of our employees.