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Data Engineer II

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Aug 05, 2025
Data Engineer II Job ID: 288751 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA Department Information Chief Information Officer Job Summary The Data Engineer II designs, develops, maintains and optimizes the data infrastructure for our data lake and data warehouses to support enterprise business intelligence and data-informed decision making. Responsible for building and optimizing scalable data pipelines and systems for data integration, processing, and storage; ELT/ETL processes and data dashboards. This role involves integrating data from various applications and managing data lake processes. The engineer also provides support for business report writing and automation, ensuring data integrity and optimizing database performance. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading structured and unstructured data from diverse sources Build and manage robust ETL/ELT processes to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and database systems, identifying and resolving bottlenecks Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data architectures, pipelines, and processes Implement and manage data models to support analytics and reporting needs Integrate data sources into platforms such as Snowflake, Power BI, or Tableau Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and anomaly detection to ensure the reliability of data used for model development and deployment. Contribute to data governance best practices Identify and mitigate data security and privacy risks Keep abreast of new technologies and best practices in data engineering, big data, and machine learning operations Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other appropriate degree Required Experience Five or more years of related work experience in data engineering, including data pipeline development and optimization, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration Proficiency with at least one of the following programming or query languages: SQL, Python, Java, R Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience with Snowflake and Microsoft Power BI Proposed Salary $68,369 - $88,934 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies Ability to use independent judgment Ability to work independently as well as in a team Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to frequent change KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Effective, problem-solving, time management, analytical, and detail orientation skills Apply Before Date September 9, 2025 Application review may begin as early as August 11, 2025. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947. Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Work generally performed in an office environment. Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours. Travel may be required. Background Check Position of Trust + Education To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=288751&PostingSeq=1 jeid-51ed1ed41dcca545ad385382853d918b