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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Engineer - **Company:** STUDENTS HEALTH SVC LAB - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, Digital Assets, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Azure Data Lake, Transact-SQL, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Powercenter, Snowflake, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Semi-structured Data, Information Technology, Qlikview, Star Schema, Bicep, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/35942/pre_apply ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications * Strong SQL proficiency (T-SQL, Spark SQL) for analytics and troubleshooting. * Experience with Azure SQL databases / RDBMS development and performance tuning skills. * Hands on experience developing ETL/ELT data pipelines, administering and supporting the data warehousing and analytics infrastructure. * Demonstrated experience in Databricks and Azure Data Factory or similar technologies (examples, Microsoft Fabric, Informatica, Snowflake, Qlik). * Proficiency in Python for data engineering. * Experience with Git and CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployment. * Ability to document and communicate technical solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Familiarity with Azure Data Lake Storage. * Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Databricks Asset Bundles preferred; Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates a plus). * Experience with data modeling (dimensional/star schema). * Familiarity with governance and metadata management tools. * Knowledge of higher education data systems (student, HR, finance, etc.). * Familiarity with data architecture concepts. ## Description This position serves as a Data Engineer within the Data Engineering and Architecture (DEA) team in Institutional Research and Enterprise Data Management (IREDM), a division of Information Technology Services (ITS). The individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines; supporting Azure-based data services; and ensuring data quality, usability, accessibility, and performance., The position will leverage tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure Data Lake Storage to deliver trusted data assets that support decision-making across all areas of the University, including student success, academic planning, finance, and research. This position is eligible for teleworking; however, some in-person assignments may be necessary at the supervisor's discretion., Key Responsibility Build and Maintain Data Pipelines Essential Tasks * Design, develop, and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. * Ingest and integrate structured and semi-structured data from enterprise systems into the data platform. * Ensure reliability, reusability, cost efficiency, and performance of data movement and transformation processes. * Translate institutional requirements into scalable data models and transformations in collaboration with data architecture and stakeholders. Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Administer and Support the Enterprise Data Platform Essential Tasks * Assist with configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of Azure Data Lake and Databricks services. * Implement data quality, security, and governance standards and controls. * Monitor workloads and optimize for performance and cost. * Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks. * Support internal and external data integrations by assisting with secure connectivity between enterprise applications and the data platform, in collaboration with data architecture, infrastructure and information security teams. * Help troubleshoot data access, authentication, and connectivity issues impacting pipelines and data consumers. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Automation and DevOps Practices Essential Tasks * Contribute to automation efforts using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. * Develop and maintain reusable deployment templates and standards. * Improve operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions through scripting and tooling Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Other departmental duties as needed Essential Tasks * Supporting the administration of Databricks. * Helping to ensure the overall health and security of the enterprise data environment. * Working with data architecture to develop advanced platform administration skills while contributing directly to the University's data-driven initiatives. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - f, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Sitting - f Work Environment Inside - c Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents 1. Reference Letter 1 2. Reference Letter 2 3. 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