Data Engineer, Lead
University of Toronto8 days ago
Toronto, CanadaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Deliver and manage institutional data pipelines supporting university analytics needs.
- Translate requirements into operable solutions aligned with the overall data architecture.
- Develop, implement, test, document, support, and maintain ETL and data pipeline solutions.
- Provide ongoing oversight, performance tracking, change management, and governance for data pipelines.
- Support the migration from on-premise systems to a cloud-based platform and help university teams onboard to it.
- Lead small projects and provide technical leadership for data engineering solutions.
- Work with shared services and academic divisions to determine information and reporting requirements.
- Monitor data engineering resources and capabilities and help evolve and scale the service.
- Maintain knowledge of current data engineering tools, technologies, architecture, modeling, and data warehouse design.
- Research relevant technical publications, white papers, and online resources for the department.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least five years of experience in database engineering.
- At least two years of experience developing data engineering pipelines.
- Experience managing large-scale data warehouse environments.
- Demonstrable understanding of analysis and design methodologies using appropriate tools.
- Proficiency with ETL tools including Informatica.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and desirable direct experience with the Microsoft Azure Platform.
- Knowledge of FIS, HRIS, and ROSI systems.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with machine learning is desirable.
- Excellent writing, communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of university financial and enrolment matters and ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure situations.
- Commitment to diversity and equity.
Benefits
- The position is 70% onsite.
- The role is an existing university vacancy within the Personnel employee group.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto is a public research university that provides undergraduate and graduate education and conducts research across disciplines for students, scholars, and partners. It is headquartered in Toronto and was founded in 1827, with three campuses in St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga. Its operations are funded by tuition, government appropriations, research grants, and industry partnerships; notable units include the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.