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The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Data Platform Engineer
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A Platform Engineer is responsible for the development of platforms that support the needs and use cases of different engineering teams across the organization. Creates reusable tools and workflows to streamline operational needs and facilitate automation tasks, supporting scalability of DevOps practices.
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Data Platform Engineer The University of North Carolina Greensboro - 4.2 Greensboro, NC Job Details Permanent | Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Data model design Azure SQL Database Data quality checks Commercial use (data warehousing systems) Performance tuning Cloud analytics services Databricks Data Integration (Data management) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Spark System performance optimization Git Mid-level Schema design Snowflake Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Azure Data Lake Storage ETL process automation Cloud database architecture Bachelor's degree Data integrity process (data warehousing) Azure Data Factory Terraform Continuous integration Technical writing Cloud automation Metadata DevOps automation System tuning Full Job Description Position Type Staff Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12
mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Data Engineering and Architecture team is responsible for building and supporting UNCG's enterprise data platform. The team develops reliable data pipelines, administers cloud-based services, and maintains the infrastructure that powers analytics and reporting across the University. In addition to day-to-day engineering, the team ensures the stability, security, and operational continuity of the University's data environments. Position Summary This position serves as a Data Engineer within the Data Engineering and Architecture (DEA) team in Institutional Research and Enterprise Data Management (IREDM), a division of Information Technology Services (ITS). The individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines; supporting Azure-based data services; and ensuring data quality, usability, accessibility, and performance. The position will leverage tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure Data Lake Storage to deliver trusted data assets that support decision-making across all areas of the University, including student success, academic planning, finance, and research. This position is eligible for teleworking; however, some in-person assignments may be necessary at the supervisor's discretion. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Strong SQL proficiency (T-SQL, Spark SQL) for analytics and troubleshooting. Experience with Azure SQL databases / RDBMS development and performance tuning skills. Hands on experience developing ETL/ELT data pipelines, administering and supporting the data warehousing and analytics infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in Databricks and Azure Data Factory or similar technologies (examples, Microsoft Fabric, Informatica, Snowflake, Qlik). Proficiency in Python for data engineering. Experience with Git and CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployment. Ability to document and communicate technical solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with Azure Data Lake Storage. Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Databricks Asset Bundles preferred; Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates a plus). Experience with data modeling (dimensional/star schema). Familiarity with governance and metadata management tools. Knowledge of higher education data systems (student, HR, finance, etc.). Familiarity with data architecture concepts. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience Org #-Department Info Technology Services - 23101 Job Open Date 09/10/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled YesFTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA ExemptBenefits
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