Data Analytics Developer
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Job Duties
Working independently under general supervision, the Data Analytics Developer designs, implements, and maintains complex on-premise and cloud-based database solutions that support the university’s Institutional Effectiveness (IE) enterprise reporting, analytics, regulatory compliance functions, and Academic Affairs integration initiatives. This position applies advanced technical expertise in database architecture, Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud environments, automation, performance optimization, security, and systems integration to support mission-critical campus-wide systems.
The incumbent exercises advanced judgment in determining appropriate database design, cloud architecture, automation frameworks, and customization decisions. Work involves planning, developing, and supporting moderately to highly complex database environments with significant institutional impact, particularly those integrating Academic Affairs systems with enterprise data platforms. The position provides technical leadership, mentors staff, and ensures alignment with university IT policies, cloud governance standards, cybersecurity protocols, and data governance requirements.
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, including designing, deploying, and managing scalable data solutions using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Knowledge of advanced proficiency in SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL) for complex data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support institutional reporting and decision-making.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks for building and optimizing data pipelines, developing workflows, and enabling large-scale data processing and analytics.
- Demonstrated communication skills to gather information, draft documentation and communicate technical issues effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive data and information.
- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cloud computing, or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible database administration experience, including cloud-based database management (Azure and/or AWS preferred).
- Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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