Data Engineer

Join Lindenwood University to build and maintain scalable data systems that support reporting, analytics, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across university departments to define data reporting and analysis goals
• Design, implement, document, and maintain a data lake aligned to university data requirements
• Prepare the university data environment for AI adoption and use
• Evaluate requirements and recommend solutions or alternative approaches
• Provide technical support for department users of the data system
• Develop and maintain documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and standard operating procedures
• Manage system upgrades and enhancements, including testing and documentation updates
• Troubleshoot issues tied to data access and data manipulation and deliver timely resolutions
• Create and maintain system security policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with university data governance and security policies
• Develop algorithms to transform raw data into actionable, useful information
• Create new data validation methods and data analysis tools
• Monitor system and integration performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in project planning and implementation for system-related initiatives
• Support the University’s mission and serve as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Model and reinforce University values: integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Coordinate application upgrades or fixes with staff
• Act as a liaison with third parties and other stakeholders
• Attend user group meetings and conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum 3 years working with Microsoft Data Products, including Azure Database and Power Platform tools

Technologies

• Microsoft Data Products
• Azure Database
• Power Platform
• Microsoft Azure administration
• Data lake
• Star schema

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s programs (employee, spouse, dependent) and master’s programs (employee, spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday to Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 to Jan. 1)
• Free lunch Fridays: eligible LU employees can get a free meal at Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall (Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included)
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

Job Summary

• Design and build systems to collect, store, and analyze data at scale from disparate sources
• Collaborate with university stakeholders to ensure systems meet organizational and user needs
• Provide technical support to department users, manage upgrades and enhancements, and configure security
• Work with the IT team in Enterprise Systems under direction from the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of enterprise systems, and other university administrators

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong understanding of university processes and data for correct implementation
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft data management tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure administration
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
• Understanding of data lake and star schema configuration and management
• Strong understanding of database design and database tool usage

Work Environment

• General office setting
• Standard Flex

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Location: Saint Charles, MO (onsite)

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field