Data Engineer

Lead the engineering, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise data solutions that enable reliable access to institutional data across the College’s Ellucian Banner SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for assigned data engineering initiatives, including design, development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and support of enterprise data pipelines and integrations
• Deliver scalable data solutions by partnering with project teams, ERP functional analysts, integration architects, reporting teams, and business stakeholders
• Define business and technical requirements, translate requirements into data designs, and communicate solution approaches, technical impacts, risks, and implementation recommendations
• Design and support batch, event-driven, and API-enabled data movement between Banner SaaS, cloud data platforms, integration platforms, reporting systems, and third-party applications
• Develop and maintain data models, data structures, data mappings, metadata, and technical documentation for reporting, analytics, integrations, conversions, and operational processes
• Implement data quality controls, reconciliation processes, exception handling, and monitoring to support data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability
• Lead resolution of complex production data issues, including pipeline failures, integration errors, and post-deployment performance problems; perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners
• Create and maintain design documents, data flow diagrams, operational support procedures, runbooks, and project or architecture review materials for sustainability, knowledge transfer, audit readiness, and operational continuity
• Act as a data steward supporting data governance, including data lineage, metadata management, data definitions, access controls, retention considerations, and compliance-related documentation
• Coordinate with Identity and Access Management, Information Security, database administration, cloud services, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant data access and data movement
• Monitor emerging technologies, Banner SaaS data capabilities, cloud data services, and industry best practices to identify continuous improvement and long-term sustainability opportunities
• Participate on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned
• Attend the workplace regularly, report to work punctually, and follow the established work schedule
• Complete required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Work under the supervision of the assigned department leader
• Perform other related tasks as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• At least one (1) year supporting Ellucian Banner, higher education ERP systems, or SaaS-based enterprise applications
• At least one (1) year developing or supporting data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data integrations, or data services in a cloud environment
• At least one (1) year with SQL, relational databases, data modeling, data warehousing, or enterprise reporting and analytics platforms
• At least one (1) year with Microsoft Azure data and integration technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, Fabric, Logic Apps, Functions, or related cloud data services
• At least one (1) year with APIs, JSON, XML, delimited files, secure file exchange, data transformation, and data validation techniques
• Knowledge of data engineering principles and technologies, including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, storage, monitoring, and operational support
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL development, data modeling, metadata management, data warehousing, lakehouse concepts, and enterprise reporting dependencies
• Knowledge of SaaS application data patterns, ERP data structures, integration methods, APIs, secure data exchange, and cloud-based data architecture concepts
• Knowledge of data quality, data governance, data lineage, access controls, privacy, compliance, and secure data handling practices
• Ability to design, develop, test, document, and support reliable data pipelines and reusable data services
• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues, analyze root causes, resolve data discrepancies, and communicate technical findings clearly
• Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into technical data designs, data mappings, transformation logic, and supportable solutions
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service and build effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with accurate and timely completion and strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically to solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment with variable demands
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, technical standards, and existing regulations
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact, confidentiality, and discretion with sensitive information

Technologies

• Ellucian Banner SaaS
• ETL/ELT
• SQL
• Relational databases
• Data modeling
• Data warehousing
• Lakehouse concepts
• Enterprise reporting and analytics platforms
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure SQL
• Synapse
• Fabric
• Logic Apps
• Functions
• APIs
• JSON
• XML
• Delimited files
• Secure file exchange
• Identity and Access Management
• Information Security
• Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft 365 platform

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually quiet

Accommodation / EEO Statement

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities