Data Engineer

STEPS Data Engineer

Inside Higher Ed

Department Name 1B700 Institutional Research Analytics Support

Job Title STEPS Data Engineer

Requisition Number TE09165

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $28 - $31/hr

Type Of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required 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

Preferred Education/Experience Bachelors Degree 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, ETL Developer, or similar role

Final date to receive applications 01/05/2026

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