University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
Job TitleSTEPS Data EngineerRequisition NumberTE09165Department Name1B700:Institutional Research Analytics SupportWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$28 - $31/hrType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Required Related Experience
3 years
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
sitting for long period of time, repetitive movement
Shift
Mon-Fri, 8-5, 40 hours
Job Summary
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our data team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines and integrations that support our reporting, analytics, and operational systems. You'll work closely with our Data Architect to implement data models, ensure data quality, and optimize the flow of information across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, building scalable data solutions, and working across multiple platforms and APIs.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Strong experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, Talend, Synapse Pipelines, or Fabric Data Factory
- Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (star schema, normalization, conceptual/logical/physical models)
- Experience consuming and integrating with SOAP and REST APIs
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, etc.)
- Experience designing, testing, and maintaining data workflows and pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and best practices for data management
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, ETL Developer, or similar role
Deadline to Apply02/16/2026Our University Community
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