Data Engineer (Specialist)

HigherEdJobs; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Hybrid telework schedule

Generous leave and benefits

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a Data Engineer (Specialist) to design and maintain cloud-based data solutions that securely exchange data across campus systems and partners. You will build automated pipelines, monitor integrations, and troubleshoot issues to continuously improve our data platform.

The role requires collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to meet business data needs, while supporting scalable, compliant data delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a professional capacity using cloud-native data engineering tools and services (e.g., Lambda, Python, SQL, Glue, Redshift, Event Bridge, AWS Secrets, Athena Apache Spark, Iceberg file formats and related technologies) to ingest, transform, and deliver data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and support cloud-based data pipelines that integrate data from internal and external sources into the organization's data warehouse and data lake environments.
• Build, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot automated data processes to ensure data is delivered accurately, securely, and on time.
• Apply data security, access, and governance practices to protect institutional data and maintain data integrity throughout the integration process.
• Support data engineering projects by planning and coordinating activities, tracking deliverables, resolving technical issues, and ensuring solutions meet business and operational needs.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to understand data requirements, establish priorities, communicate progress, and resolve integration issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to data integration processes, automation, monitoring, documentation, and operational procedures to increase reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Skills

Cloud data engineering

Python

SQL

Data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Lambda

AWS Glue

Amazon Redshift

EventBridge

Athena

Apache Spark

Iceberg

AWS Secrets Manager

Job description

Position Title: Data Engineer (Specialist)

The Data Engineer develops, maintains, and supports cloud-based data solutions that enable reliable and secure data exchange across institutional systems and external partners. The position designs and supports automated data pipelines, monitors integrations, troubleshoots technical issues, and helps improve the organization's data platform. The Data Engineer works closely with technical teams and campus partners to understand data needs and deliver effective, scalable solutions.

Department:

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has approximately 85 full-time staff members and 100 undergraduate or graduate students who work each day to support the mission of UMBC through the delivery of IT services to the campus. DoIT provides robust, secure IT environments that enable solutions for advancing the UMBC community. We do this through a staff of technology professionals who are connected both nationally and to UMBC. Learn more about the Division of Information Technology on our website.

Position Overview:

The Data Engineer develops, maintains, and supports cloud-based data integration solutions that enable reliable, secure, and timely data exchange across institutional systems and external partners. This position designs and supports automated data pipelines, monitors data integration processes, troubleshoots technical issues, and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the organization's data platform. The Data Engineer collaborates with technical teams and stakeholders to understand business and data requirements and deliver effective, scalable data solutions.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $90,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, configure, and support cloud-based data pipelines that integrate data from internal and external sources into the organization's data warehouse and data lake environments.
• Build, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot automated data processes to ensure data is delivered accurately, securely, and on time.
• Apply data security, access, and governance practices to protect institutional data and maintain data integrity throughout the integration process.
• Support data engineering projects by planning and coordinating activities, tracking deliverables, resolving technical issues, and ensuring solutions meet business and operational needs.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to understand data requirements, establish priorities, communicate progress, and resolve integration issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to data integration processes, automation, monitoring, documentation, and operational procedures to increase reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree prefereably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a professional capacity using cloud-native data engineering tools and services (e.g., Lambda, Python, SQL, Glue, Redshift, Event Bridge, AWS Secrets, Athena Apache Spark, Iceberg file formats and related technologies) to ingest, transform, and deliver data.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Closing Date:

October 13, 2026

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary:

Salary: $90,000 - $101,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full-time

Type:

Contractual

Additional Information:

Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.