Data Engineer

Classification: Technology/Professional

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Computer Professional

Job Grade: 5

Department: IT Solutions

Reports To: Department Director

Job Goal:

Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based data platforms, analytics pipelines, and business intelligence solutions that support escWorks, DevelopWorks (NextGen), and other Region 4 enterprise systems. This role partners closely with the Solution Architect to deliver trusted, high-quality dashboards, reports, and insights using AWS, Snowflake, Power BI, and related technologies.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Math, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Experience:

4+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence roles

Strong experience working in Agile environments and delivering work through sprint-based development

Hands-on experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI, AWS QuickSight, or similar tools

Advanced SQL experience across cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Aurora, or equivalent)

Experience designing and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines using AWS services (Glue, Athena, Lambda, S3, DMS, etc.)

Experience supporting reporting and analytics for customer-facing or enterprise platforms

Experience migrating legacy reporting solutions (e.g., .NET, Crystal Reports, SSRS) to modern cloud BI platforms

Experience working with structured and semi-structured data

Experience using Python, R, or similar languages for data transformation and analysis

Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, and reporting best practices

Special Knowledge and Skills: Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, customer engagement, and business stakeholders

Ability to manage work through Jira, including epics, stories, documentation, and delivery tracking

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly insights

Highly accountable, self-directed, and delivery-focused

Customer- and outcome-oriented mindset

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Preferred Qualifications Experience in the education or public-sector environment

Experience supporting enterprise-scale platforms or multi-tenant systems

Experience with Snowflake data modeling and performance optimization

Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices for data platforms

Experience supporting AI/ML-enabled analytics or advanced reporting use cases

Major Responsibilities: Partner closely with the Solution Architect and Product Teams to design and implement the data and analytics architecture for escWorks and NextGen platforms

Build and maintain scalable cloud data pipelines and curated datasets using AWS and Snowflake

Develop and support dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions using Power BI, AWS QuickSight, or equivalent tools

Gather and document reporting requirements from internal teams and external customers

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across platforms and reports

rt data migrations and modernization efforts from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions

Maintain clear documentation of data models, pipelines, and reporting logic

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery

Support production analytics systems and respond to data-related incidents or escalations

Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and best practices in data and analytics

Occasionally, work outside normal business hours to support deployments or critical issues

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.