Data Engineer IV, Data Platforms

ucf; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

University Operations at UCF IT is seeking a Data Engineer IV to serve as senior architect and technical lead for the university's enterprise data and AI platforms. You will design the Microsoft Fabric data platform, data models, semantic models, and pipelines enabling analytics across the campus.

Responsibilities include modernizing legacy reporting, building robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and administering AI platforms such as Copilot and Gemini, with governance and mentoring responsibilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Masters preferred in CS, IT, Data Science or related field (see preferred).
• Experience designing and administering enterprise data platforms including Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines and data models for analytics.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers and conducting reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platform solutions with scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Lead modernization of legacy reporting systems and data stores to the enterprise platform.
• Develop and maintain enterprise data and semantic models and certified datasets for analytics.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, dataflows, notebooks, and orchestrations with data quality processes.
• Administer AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, including access and governance.
• Implement data/AI standards and governance with stakeholders and governance teams.
• Consult with stakeholders to design data/AI solutions and provide technical recommendations.
• Serve as senior technical lead through design/code reviews and mentoring.
• Maintain current knowledge of data, analytics, and AI technologies through training.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience

High School Diploma + 9 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure data services

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data models

Enterprise AI platforms (Copilot, Gemini)

Job description

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The Opportunity

The UCF IT department within University Operations is seeking to hire a Data Engineer IV, Data Platforms. The Data Engineer IV (Data Platforms) is the senior architect and technical lead for UCF's enterprise data and AI platforms. The position designs and engineers the Microsoft Fabric data platform, data models, semantic models, and pipelines that enable university analytics, administers enterprise AI platforms including Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, and provides technical leadership, standards, and mentoring to the Data Platforms team.

Classification Title

Software Systems Engineer IV

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platform solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Lead the modernization of legacy reporting systems and data stores to the enterprise data platform.
• Develop and maintain enterprise data models, semantic models, and certified datasets that support university reporting and analytics.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, dataflows, notebooks, and integrations, including orchestration, monitoring, and data quality processes.
• Administer enterprise AI platforms, including Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, supporting configuration, licensing, data access, security, and usage monitoring.
• Implement approved data and AI standards, policies, and governance practices in collaboration with university stakeholders and governance teams.
• Consult with university stakeholders and IT partners to design data and AI solutions, evaluate options, and provide technical recommendations.
• Serve as a senior technical lead by conducting design and code reviews, mentoring team members, resolving complex issues, and promoting knowledge sharing and documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of data, analytics, and AI technologies through professional development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing, implementing, and administering enterprise data platforms, particularly Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services.
• Experience developing and managing ETL/ELT pipelines, data integrations, data models, and analytics solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise AI platforms, such as Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, or similar technologies.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, conducting code and design reviews, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Experience implementing data governance, security, quality, and architecture standards across enterprise technology environments.
• Professional certifications or advanced training in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, data engineering, cloud technologies, or artificial intelligence.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,076 - $111,345.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Classification Title

Software Systems Engineer IV

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