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This role expands upon the Data Engineer I position by handling more complex data projects and working with greater independence. A Data Engineer II ensures data is accurate, secure, and compliant with data governance standards. A Data Engineer II collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., business stakeholders, IT, and subject-matter experts) to deliver solutions that meet business and research needs.\nResponsibilities\nMaintains and optimizes data pipeline architecture by designing, building, and managing ETL processes that extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources. Assembles large, complex data sets to meet both functional and non-functional requirements, and develops scalable architectures for structured and unstructured data.\n\nIntegrates and consolidates data from multiple systems-such as disparate databases and electronic health records-into unified repositories like data warehouses or data lakes. Develops and enhances the underlying data infrastructure using SQL and cloud technologies to ensure scalability and reliability.\n\nCreates and supports analytics tools that empower analysts and data scientists to access and analyze data efficiently. Builds custom queries, scripts, and dashboards that enable insight generation and data product optimization. Collaborates with analytics experts to organize, query, and visualize data for reporting and research.\n\nIdentifies and implements process improvements to enhance data operations. Automates manual workflows, optimize data delivery pipelines, and redesign system architecture to support scalability and performance. Continuously evaluates workflows and technologies to recommend improvements that accommodate growing data complexity.\n\nEnsures data governance and security by validating data for accuracy and consistency, and maintaining secure, compliant data environments. Follows best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA) to protect sensitive information and uphold data integrity.\n\nCollaborates with stakeholders across departments-including executives, product managers, researchers, and designers-to address data infrastructure needs and resolve technical issues. Translates non-technical requirements into effective data solutions and advises on best practices for data architecture.\n\nManages and executes data projects from planning through deployment. Applies light project management techniques to coordinate tasks, communicates with team members, and ensures timely delivery. Exercises independent judgment to overcome obstacles and align project outcomes with organizational goals.\n\nMARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:\nAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure.\n\nPerforms related duties as required.\n\nKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES\nSystems Knowledge: Broad understanding of system-level concepts in computing. This includes knowledge of programming and scripting, operating systems, database query languages (SQL) and data mining techniques, as well as familiarity with IT infrastructure (servers, networking, cloud services). Such knowledge enables the Data Engineer II to troubleshoot and optimize across the technology stack.\n\nBig Data Processing: Proficiency with big data frameworks such as Apache Spark for distributed data processing and large-scale computations. Experience optimizing Spark jobs for performance is often required.\n\nWorkflow Orchestration: Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow (or similar platforms) to schedule and manage complex data pipelines. Ability to design reliable job workflows and handle dependencies between tasks.\n\nProgramming & Databases: Strong programming skills in Python (especially using PySpark) and solid knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data. Familiarity with working in both relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL databases, with the ability to design and optimize database schemas and queries for each.\n\nVersion Control: Experience using Git or other version control systems for managing codebases and collaborating on data projects. Follows best practices in code versioning and documentation to maintain a clear history of changes.\n\nCloud Data Pipelines: Hands-on experience building data pipelines on cloud or modern data platforms. This could include using services in Microsoft Fabric (e.g., Azure Data Factory within Fabric) or similar ETL tools to move and transform data at scale. Knowledge of cloud ecosystems and services for data processing (such as AWS Glue or Azure Synapse pipelines) is beneficial.\n\nData Warehousing: Familiarity with cloud-based data warehousing and analytics services such as Google BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric (Synapse Analytics), or AWS Redshift for storing and querying large datasets. Ability to optimize data models and SQL queries on these platforms to ensure fast performance and cost-efficiency.\n\nDomain Expertise: (If applicable) Experience working with healthcare or clinical data is highly valuable. For example, familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical registries, experience using tools like REDCap for data capture, or involvement in healthcare analytics projects. Ability to create quality/outcome reports and develop data visualizations for non-technical stakeholders is a plus.\n\nTechnical Learning\nQuickly grasps technical concepts and applies them effectively.\n\nLearns new tools and platforms independently.\n\nApplies new techniques to improve data pipelines.\n\nShares technical knowledge with peers.\n\nProblem Solving\nUses logic and data to solve complex problems effectively.\n\nDiagnoses root causes of data issues.\n\nDesigns scalable solutions.\n\nAnticipates and mitigates risks.\n\nAction Oriented\nTakes initiative and acts with urgency\n\nProactively addresses data quality issues\n\nSuggests improvements without being prompted\n\nDelivers results under tight deadlines\n\nCollaboration\nWorks effectively with others to achieve shared goals.\n\nCommunicates clearly with non-technical stakeholders.\n\nParticipates in cross-functional teams.\n\nResolves conflicts constructively.\n\nPlanning and Organizing\nPrioritizes tasks and manages time effectively.\n\nBreaks down complex projects into manageable steps.\n\nTracks progress and adjusts plans as needed.\n\nMeets deadlines consistently.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nRequires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field (required). An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree with at least 4 year(s) of experience in data engineering or a closely related field. This experience should include designing data architectures, developing data pipelines, and implementing data quality/performance monitoring. Proven track record in database development using Python and SQL (including experience with NoSQL databases) is expected.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Informatics, or a related field with at least 7 year(s) of experience in healthcare data engineering or enterprise data systems.\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS\nREQUIRED:\nN/A\n\nPREFERRED:\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate\n\nGoogle Cloud Professional Data Engineer\n\nAWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty\n\nAnalytical Skills: Knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical or data analysis software or Python libraries for data science. This background helps in understanding data trends and supporting data scientists or analysts in the organization with more advanced analytics needs.\n\nSalary Range\n$89,946 + depending on qualifications\nWorking Conditions\nWorks in a typical office setting with standard equipment (computer, phone, etc.)\n\nMay work remotely or in a hybrid environment depending on organizational policy.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.\n\nMay require occasional travel between healthcare system locations.\n\nFor healthcare workers: May be required to enter clinical environments for data integration or support.\n\nRequired Materials\nResume/CV\n\n3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor\n\nLetter of interest\n\nImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL RequiredMaterials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.\nImportant for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presentedto upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.\n----\nEmployment Eligibility:\nRegular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. 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