Data Engineer

We are expanding, and we want you to be a part of it! National University is seeking to hire a team of dynamic data engineers to support our ever-growing institution!

Position Summary

The Data Engineer will take the lead in designing, building, and maintaining structured databases. This position creates and implements a design for the storage and maintenance of data solutions. This position is also responsible for participating in the development and deployment activities for those systems. Create scripts for data maintenance and bug fixes. Works with various teams to provide information, knowledge, coordination, and tools that support the growth and continued success of NU.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain data extraction, transfer, and loading (ETL or ELT) from various sources using Python, SSIS or other tools.
• Implement appropriate security measures throughout the data pipeline.
• Responsible for maintaining metadata management and data quality activities so that data are accurate, reliable, and documented.
• Provide support as needed to production systems ensuring that both internal and external client’s needs are met.
• Provide reliable and timely data that supports strategic planning, student success initiates, and educational and operational effectiveness.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL server including setting and managing system controls.
• In collaboration with the stakeholder teams, gather business and technical requirements to design database schemas for new SQL databases that support business initiatives.
• Create extract, transform, and load procedures to automate population of structured databases containing healthcare data, including medical claims.
• Implement procedures to ensure data cleanliness and integrity
• Use visualization tools to develop BI reports that address critical business needs.
• Work with NU staff to understand data requirements for existing and future projects and provide self-service reporting that addresses those needs.
• Maintain data storage compliance with regulatory and security guidelines
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices. Share technical expertise and recommend tools and methodologies for improving data management and utilization.

Supervisory Responsi bilities : N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, or similar role
• Strong SQL knowledge, experience as a SQL database administrator
• Experience extracting data from a variety of relational and non-relational sources.
• Experience building useful BI reports (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (R, Python, Java, etc.)
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and data formats

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Strong communication skills necessary to succeed in remote work environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and balance competing priorities

Location : Remote

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. As a network of nonprofit educational institutions, the System employs more than 3,300 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows for students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.