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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Infrastructure Engineer job in Atlanta - **Company:** Georgia Institute of Technology - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Apple Mac Systems, Software Applications, BigTable, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Collaborative Software, Information Systems, Databases, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Data Service Integrator, Oracle (Applications), Pentaho Data Integration, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Software Tools, Cloud Services, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Transact-SQL, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Powercenter, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Star Schema, Tools for Reporting, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2406384/data-infrastructure-engineer-georgia-ga-atlanta ## About the Role Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Required Experience Five (5) years of related IT experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field Preferred Experience Experience working with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc. Previous work experience in Higher Education Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and best practices in data engineering Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines KNOWLEDGE Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws and regulations (i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) Knowledge of various file formats used in data storage, like parquet, avro, csv, etc., and their implications on performance and storage Understanding of cloud storage services, such as blob storage, data lakes, data lakehouses, and data warehouses Understanding of data warehouse architecture patterns (e.g., Medallion Architecture, OBT, Materialized View Pattern, Star-Schema, etc.) Knowledge of data warehousing principles, including data quality, data enrichment and standardization, and data modeling. Knowledge of data warehouse architecture patterns, such as star schema, One Big Table (OBT), materialized view architecture, etc. Knowledge of best practices in data pipelines orchestration Knowledge of data security practices, including encryption/decryption, and compliance with data governance policies and guidelines, Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Demonstrated skills in relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.) Demonstrated skills in data engineering tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Informatica, Pentaho, Oracle Data Integrator, etc.) Skills in identifying bottlenecks in data pipelines and optimizing for efficiency and scalability Skills in developing efficient and scalable data ingestion pipelines between cloud-based and on-premises data sources and destinations Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite and other collaboration tools) Proficiency with SQL and its variants (e.g., PL/SQL, T-SQL, etc.) Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, PowerShell, etc.) Proficiency in data engineering technologies and tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Azure Synapse Analytics, Python, Airflow, etc.) Strong attention to detail and organization skills Strong customer service skills and phone and email etiquette ## Description Focuses on building and maintaining the data infrastructure including the extraction, loading, and staging of data from various data sources, both on-premises or in the cloud. Ensures the seamless and secure transfer of data, optimizing for performance, integration and reliability to enable subsequent data transformation and modeling processes for enterprise reporting and analytics., 1. Develops, tests, and implements data pipelines to efficiently, securely, and reliably ingest data from various data sources into the enterprise data lake or data warehouse 2. Collaborates with data architects and data source SMEs to understand requirements and designs data pipelines accordingly 3. Develops and maintains robust data integrity checks, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and consistency 4. Utilizes cloud tools and custom scripts for validation, set up automated anomaly detection, and collaborates with stakeholders to align quality checks with data requirements 5. Enables integration of data from various data sources, such as databases, cloud services and APIs, to facilitate seamless data flow for enterprise and self-service reporting and analytics 6. Monitors and optimizes data pipelines, identifies and troubleshoots issues using tools such as Azure Monitor or similar system 7. Implements automated alerts and collaborates with architects to adopt best practices in pipeline design for enhanced performance 8. Maintains compliance with data security policies and regulations in the data infrastructure 9. Implements encryption, manage access controls, conduct security audits, and stay updated with security best practices to safeguard data integrity and privacy 10. Manages the storage structure within the data lake or data warehouse, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring efficient integration with data transformation and modeling processes 11. Supports senior technical staff in project planning and the development of standard operating procedures 12. Contributes to the establishment of best practices, ensuring project alignment with technical standards and organizational goals 13. Creates and regularly updates technical documentation for data pipeline processes 14. Ensures clear, comprehensive, and accessible documentation is available, covering all aspects of pipeline design, operation, and maintenance, This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time This position does not require security clearance. Background Check * Credit Report * Standard Enhanced Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. 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