Junior Data Engineer

Position Purpose

The Junior Data Engineer plays a critical role within Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation, supporting the department’s vision to be a leader in sports analytics within the Ivy League and at collegiate athletics. This newly created position sits within the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) team, an interdisciplinary group dedicated to helping varsity student–athletes maximize their potential academically, athletically, and beyond Dartmouth.

The Junior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and managing a modern data ecosystem that elevates the health, performance, and competitive success of Dartmouth’s varsity athletics programs. This role enables data‑informed decisions across a diverse group of stakeholders through data infrastructure, cloud‑based solutions, and accessible analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in data engineering or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated experience designing data pipelines and integrations.
• Experience working with cloud‑based data environments and modern data architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Experience with database management, ELT/ETL frameworks, and API‑based integrations.
• Familiarity with AWS, Snowflake, or other cloud data platforms.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

• Graduate degree in engineering, data science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in sports analytics and working within collegiate athletics.

• Design, build, and maintain the technical foundation of the DP2 data ecosystem.
• Lead the documentation, deployment, and maintenance of production data systems and internal tools.
• Ensure optimal database performance, including efficient data storage, retrieval, and communication for all users.
• Develop and manage scalable, cloud‑based data pipelines, models, and architectures to support analytics and reporting.
• Import and integrate data from diverse internal and external sources using ETL/ELT frameworks and API‑driven integrations.
• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake) to improve data accessibility, scalability, storage efficiency, and long‑term sustainability.
• Translate stakeholder and business requirements into technical specifications for data systems, pipelines, and integrations.
• Adhere to data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc and automated reporting to inform decision‑making related to athlete health and performance.
• Collaborate with coaches and sports performance staff to ensure data is accessible, interpretable, and relevant to their needs.
• Support broader analytics initiatives within the DP2 team and Dartmouth Athletics and Recreation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 70% – Technical foundation, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.
• 30% – Varsity sports analytics reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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