Senior Data Engineer (EDGE)
Role summary
The Senior Data Engineer (EDGE) at Pitt IT Analytics is responsible for evaluating business requirements, designing and implementing advanced data ingestion processes and data models, and providing comprehensive support for databases and related services. This role involves designing new data architectures, ensuring data quality and delivery, and mentoring junior data engineers, often acting as a team lead. The position also supports data analysts and scientists through expert research and consulting within the higher education IT environment.
Senior Data Engineer (EDGE)
Pitt IT Analytics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002007)
Applicants should include salary requirements in cover letter. - Pitt Digital provides innovative services to support teaching, learning, research, and administrative functions at the University. We are committed to leveraging resources to enhance the experience of students, faculty, and staff; drive the digitization of campus; facilitate community engagement; and accelerate regional impact. - The University offers a robust retirement savings plan with 100% employer match, 150% after vesting. 11 Paid Holidays. Paid Vac, Sick, Personal. Add'l Winter Recess Paid Time Off. Paid Parental Leave. Above-average Employer Contribution toward Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, and more. Education benefits for staff, spouses/ partners, dependents. Student loan assistance. Free transit pass. - Join the team responsible for strategy, implementation, and maintenance of technology at the University of Pittsburgh—ranked by Forbes among Amazon, CDW, Cisco Systems, Google, LinkedIn, and Microsoft as one of “America’s Best Large Employers.”
Job Summary
Evaluates business requirements, creates advanced data ingestion processes and modeling, and provides extensive support for databases and relevant services. Designs new data architectures. Ensures data quality and delivery. Trains and assists lower-level data engineers; often serves as team lead. Supports data analysts and scientists with expert-level research and consulting.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions Working with PC related hardware equipment, software applications and telephony video conferencing systems. Written and verbal communication. Interpersonal relations. Analyzing and organizing information. Proficient knowledge of IT and higher education.
Physical Effort
Generally sedentary desk work with computer-keyboard video phone other than traveling to other buildings on campus for meetings/events on occasion. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
*The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.*
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Data Engineer IV
Job Family
Information Technology
Job Sub-Family
Database
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required
5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
M-F bus hrs EST. On occasion, some evening and weekend work may be necessary depending on business load, project timeline requirements, urgent support, or scheduled downtime changes. May be responsible for manning an escalation/on-call phone number.
Work Arrangement
Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter