Data Engineer

The Data Engineer at Tarrant County College will help engineer and support enterprise data solutions within the College’s Ellucian Banner SaaS environment and its broader connected data ecosystem. The role focuses on secure, scalable access to institutional data that supports reporting, analytics, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for assigned data engineering initiatives, including the design, development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and support of enterprise data pipelines and integrations supporting Ellucian Banner SaaS and related internal and third-party applications.
• Collaborate with project teams, ERP functional analysts, integration architects, reporting teams, and business stakeholders to define business and technical requirements, convert those requirements into scalable data solutions, and communicate solution approaches, technical impacts, risks, and implementation recommendations.
• Design and support batch, event-driven, and API-enabled data movement patterns between Banner SaaS, cloud data platforms, integration platforms, reporting systems, and third-party applications.
• Develop and maintain data models, data structures, data mappings, metadata, and technical documentation for reporting, analytics, integrations, conversions, and operational processes.
• Implement data quality controls, reconciliation processes, exception handling, and monitoring to support accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of institutional data.
• Lead resolution of complex production data issues, including pipeline failures, integration errors, and post-deployment performance problems; perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners.
• Prepare and maintain design documents, data flow diagrams, operational support procedures, runbooks, and project or architecture review materials to support knowledge transfer, sustainability, audit readiness, and operational continuity.
• Act as a data steward supporting data governance practices, including data lineage, metadata management, data definitions, access controls, retention considerations, and compliance-related documentation.
• Coordinate with Identity and Access Management, Information Security, database administration, cloud services, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant data access and data movement aligned to College standards.
• Monitor emerging technologies, Banner SaaS data capabilities, cloud data services, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and long-term sustainability of the College’s data environment.
• Participate on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support essential performance requirements.
• Maintain regular workplace attendance, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to meet worksite demands.
• Complete required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).
• Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
• Perform duties under the supervision of the assigned department leader and complete other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• At least one (1) year of working experience supporting Ellucian Banner, higher education ERP systems, or SaaS-based enterprise applications.
• At least one (1) year of working experience developing or supporting data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data integrations, or data services in a cloud environment.
• At least one (1) year of working experience with SQL, relational databases, data modeling, data warehousing, or enterprise reporting and analytics platforms.
• At least one (1) year of working experience with Microsoft Azure data and integration technologies including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, Fabric, Logic Apps, Functions, or related cloud data services.
• At least one (1) year of working experience with APIs, JSON, XML, delimited files, secure file exchange, data transformation, and data validation techniques.
• Knowledge of data engineering principles and operational support practices, including ingestion, transformation, orchestration, storage, monitoring, and support.
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL development, data modeling, metadata management, data warehousing, lakehouse concepts, and enterprise reporting dependencies.
• Knowledge of SaaS application data patterns, ERP data structures, integration methods, APIs, secure data exchange, and cloud-based data architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of data quality, data governance, data lineage, access controls, privacy, compliance, and secure data handling practices.
• Skills in designing, developing, testing, documenting, and supporting reliable data pipelines and reusable data services.
• Skills in troubleshooting complex data issues, analyzing root causes, resolving data discrepancies, and communicating technical findings clearly.
• Skills in translating business and reporting requirements into technical data designs, data mappings, transformation logic, and supportable solutions.
• Skills in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skills in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft 365 platform.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with variable work scope and volume.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, technical standards, and existing regulations.
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.

Technologies

• Ellucian Banner SaaS
• ETL/ELT
• SQL
• Relational databases
• Data modeling
• Data warehousing
• Lakehouse concepts
• Enterprise reporting and analytics platforms
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure SQL
• Synapse
• Fabric
• Logic Apps
• Functions
• APIs
• JSON
• XML
• Delimited files
• Secure file exchange
• Identity and Access Management
• Information Security
• Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft 365 platform

Location, Employment Details, and Compensation

• Location: Texas (onsite)
• Salary: USD 89,100 per yearly
• Minimum experience: 5 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually quiet.

Accommodation and EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.