Data Operation Engineer

Join Our Team as a Data Operations Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on our college's data landscape and student lives? As a Data Operations Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of enhancing data integrity and accessibility. You'll implement cutting-edge data management practices and oversee all SQL servers, ensuring our data is robust and reliable.

In this dynamic role, you'll develop and maintain innovative data interfaces that enable seamless data exchange across systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and streamline processes, empowering the college to effectively track student performance and resource allocation.

Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, aligning data strategies with the college's educational goals. By integrating data from all major enterprise applications, you'll support a data-informed culture across campus, making a real difference in how we achieve our mission.

Join us and be a part of a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving the future of education!

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

*This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. At least two days on campus a week are required.*

Essential Functions: this position Exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Database Administration - Ensure efficient database administration by designing, maintaining, and optimizing databases, managing data integrity, and supporting the data needs of various college departments and applications.
• Data Integration and Interfaces Facilitate data integration and interfaces by designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines and connections between systems to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability across the college s platforms.
• Data Management and Integrity - Ensure data management and integrity by developing processes for data storage, retrieval, and validation, while implementing controls to maintain accuracy, consistency, and security across the college s data systems.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Promote collaboration and continuous improvement by working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and implement enhancements to optimize data engineering practices and system performance.
• Reporting and Analysis Enhance reporting and analysis by designing and maintaining data reporting systems, generating insights, and providing accurate, actionable data to support decision-making across college departments.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices for data quality.
• Familiarity with data integration tools and techniques, as well as experience with data interfaces and APIs.
• Knowledge of Data visualization tools. (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards related to educational data (e.g., FERPA).
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and data integration methodologies.
• Knowledge of building out a database schema that can support reporting
• Awareness of current trends and emerging technologies in data analytics.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and their application in data initiatives.
• Proficiency writing T-SQL queries.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and C#

• Proficient in SQL for database management and data manipulation.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data sets and generating insights.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience calling Web APIs with familiarity of JSON

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues efficiently and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with diverse teams across divsions/departments.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and build strong relationships across various departments.
• Ability to train and support staff in data-related tools and practices.
• Aptitude for continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and processes.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity in all tasks.

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform principal responsibilities of this position and/or may be encountered while performing principal responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in data management, database administration, or a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data accuracy and integrity. Experience in data analysis and reporting tools is preferred.
• Must have experience utilizing TSQL and administering Microsoft SQL servers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience within higher education or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with compliance standards related to education data, such as FERPA, and best practices for data governance.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

Equal Opportunity Employer