Data Engineer - Information Systems
Mesa-Public-Schools---A
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Job summary
Mesa Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to develop and maintain the district’s data infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to build an enterprise data model and data pipelines, enabling powerful analytics for K-12 programs.
You will leverage SQL, Python/R, and BI tools to deliver accurate insights, while collaborating on cloud adoption and governance across district systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of data analysis and/or engineering in a K-12 educational system or related field.
- Experience with SQL, Python or R, and data visualization tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of a cohesive enterprise-wide data model for the district.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and transformation processes.
- Collaborate with educators and IT to drive data-driven decisions.
- Ensure data quality, security, and governance across systems.
- Produce dashboards and reports using PowerBI/Tableau.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Base Salary:
Mesa USD 4 Information Systems - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5911762
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
- Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Full-time
Base Salary: $73,403.00
Class/Calendar:
D61-IS,12 months
- Vacation
- sick leave
- holidays
- retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
- health
- life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary: Mesa Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer. You will assume a strategic role in developing and maintaining the data infrastructure for our K-12 system. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including a Senior Research Analyst and Business Intelligence Lead, a Senior Data Engineer and other research and reporting team members, you will lead the creation and implementation of a cohesive and extensive enterprise-wide data model. Collaborating with a diverse team of data experts and educators, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging data insights to enhance educational outcomes.
- Provide technical knowledge for major data strategies, driving the organization’s success in adopting modern data models and cloud technologies.
- Guide technical architecture for projects such as data replication, metadata management, DBaaS, data modeling and data security.
- Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and initial implementation models to support the vision and strategy of the district.
- Leverage your deep understanding of SQL and knowledge of development languages (e.g. Python, R) to guide the development and maintenance of data engineering pipelines, supporting modeling and analytics needs.
- Define and maintain reusable data development patterns, engineering standards, version control and data frameworks.
- Apply expert knowledge of database technology to support legacy DBMSs and design overall data platform solutions.
- Utilize knowledge and understanding of ETL/ELT processes to create and/or expand the current data model
- Utilize a variety of technologies, including SQL, R, Python, and other relevant tools, to manage and analyze large amounts of education data.
- Implement data hygiene practices to ensure statistical efficiency, accuracy, and quality in educational data.
- Work closely with global and district-level stakeholders, including educators, IT professionals, compliance teams, and risk management, to identify, support, and implement data-driven projects.
- Establish relationships with IT leaders, systems leaders, data engineers, and technical specialists to advance proposed architectural solutions.
- Represent the team in architectural discussions, focusing on data aggregation, data flows, deployment strategies and governance.
- Have a passion for innovation with a test and learn mindset, ensuring the team remains adaptable to evolving educational needs.
- Embrace Agile methodologies in the development process, supporting the effective scaling of digital pilot initiatives from ideation to working pilots and deliverables.
- Collaborate with Research and Evaluation team to build consistent, accurate and available data solutions in specialized software (i.e. PowerBI, Tableau, Excel, etc)
- Independently define problem statements and extract user requirements for data analysis and business intelligence solutions
- Develop and present analyses and reports using data visualization and storytelling best practices
- Produce documentation to ensure consistency, quality and transparency across the district
- Participate in data quality issue analysis and resolution recommendations
- Combine data files from multiple sources efficiently and effectively to create a clean data set for analysis
- Write custom SQL queries
- Foster a continuous learning, professional development and growth mindset amongst team members
- Maintain department procedures and policies in alignment with district, state and federal statutes and regulations
- Prepare various reports for professional, technical, and non-technical audiences to provide and/or convey information
- Collaborate with senior engineer and other team members in the department to ensure accurate visualizations, data elements and consistent practices are adhered to.
- Produce documentation to ensure data consistency, quality and transparency across the district
- Provide training on the proper and effective use of data tools
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, STEM, or other related field, advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of data analysis and/or engineering in a K-12 educational system or related field
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Proficient knowledge of data analytics, data wrangling and data blending/integration
- Proficient knowledge of data visualization and/or reporting tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, IBM Cognos, etc)
- Proficiency in SQL and experience in cloud solutions (e.g. Azure, AWS, etc.)
- Ability to write and utilize SQL to extract, ingest and manipulate data.
- Understanding of database and cloud architecture, with experience in cloud-based data storage and warehousing
- Familiarity with Agile Development and Delivery, source control and the software development life cycle
- Demonstrated ability to independently conduct ad-hoc data analysis and reporting.
- Proficient in data processing technologies and Agile development processes.
- Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of computer applications in the use of research and analysis (Excel, R, etc.)
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly and effectively for all levels and types of audiences (technical and non-technical)
- Strong leadership skills with a self-starter attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Primarily works in an office with a computer and multiple monitors
- Works closely with IT staff, data analysts, administrators, and educators to ensure data accuracy and support decision-making
- Required to meet reporting deadlines for funding, compliance, and district performance evaluations
- Requires extended periods of sitting and working on a computer
- Primarily a desk job, but may involve setting up data systems, troubleshooting servers, or working with IT hardware
- Occasional travel within the district to different schools or offices for meetings or system support
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $73,403 Per Year
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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