Associate Data Engineer

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions:

• Champion the organization's core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity in all interactions with stakeholders, partners, and team members.
• Developing, orchestrating, and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Developing data integrations with ERP, SIS, LMS, CRM and other transaction systems.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Building OLAP, virtualization and visualization and reporting software
• Data Integration and Collaboration: Ensure smooth integration of diverse data sources, maintaining data quality, consistency, and accessibility.
• Work collaboratively with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to understand and address data requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement best practices for data security, compliance, and governance.
• Cross-Functional Support and Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships to address data-related technical issues and provide actionable insights. Partner with DevOps and IT teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of data infrastructure.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends. Identify and propose improvements to enhance data infrastructure and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (master's degree is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience across multiple operating systems: Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac.
• Cloud computing experience with one of the leading vendors: Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure (preferred)
• Experience with data profiling, data quality, master data management, and metadata management; detail-oriented with excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; robust collaborative, proactive, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues from varying backgrounds
• Skilled in ETL tools and processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and building data lakes.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with data security and governance best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business objectives and strategic goals

The salary range for this position is $70,000- $80,000 annually.

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Please Note: This position requires on-campus presence. To locate a Texas State Technical College campus near you, visit: https://www.tstc.edu/campuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.