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Position Number : 990300

Home Org / Dept : Data Management & Analytics Kent Campus 101116

Location : Kent Campus Kent, OH

Work Type : Staff / Unclassified

Physical Location : Kent, OH

Basic Function :

Participates in expanding and optimizing data lake and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams.

Reports to designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties :

Duties / essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following :

Create and maintain optimal data lake, data mart, data warehouse, and data pipeline architecture.

Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.

Identify, design, and implement internal data process improvements : such as automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.

Build the infrastructure required for optimal ETL / ElT of data from a wide variety of cloud, hybrid, and on-prem data sources.

Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES :

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical users.

Maintain cooperative working relationships.

Manage time and effectively balance multiple evolving priorities.

Work effectively with limited oversight.

Establish estimates and timelines for specific applications / projects and take direct accountability for results.

Establish focused, measurable goals for self and others.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or a related field of study. Minimum of five years progressive experience in the following :

• Working with a variety of relational and non-relational databases.
• Advanced logical data design, data warehouse design, and data integration.
• Performing root cause analysis to perform troubleshooting on data flows through complex systems.
• Analyzing internal and external data and processes for a business to build models to answer specific business questions.
• Building processes for data transformation (ETL / ELT) and data models used for reporting and analytics.
• Developing and maintaining system documentation, metadata, data standards, and data quality metrics for data management systems.
• Experience writing advanced SQL.

License / Certification :

Knowledge Of :

Advanced logical data design, data warehouse design, and data integration as well as the management of web content or other unstructured data

Common software application packages and tools for performance monitoring and issues tracking

Testing practices, application debugging, and troubleshooting procedures

Software development life cycle, structured programming, object-oriented design and development techniques, and change management

Managing the development and maintenance of system documentation, metadata, data standards, and data quality metrics for the data management system

Advanced working knowledge of SQL

Skill In :

Time management with the ability to set priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines

Written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

Ability To :

Foster and maintain positive and professional working relationships; effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels;

and respond appropriately to conflicts and problems

Evaluate and optimize deployment of data models to achieve greater efficiency and reliability; establish and grow data procedures, processes and policies

Work with technical and non-technical staff to identify user needs and translate them into technology-based solutions

Keep abreast of the latest industry trends

Be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems, and products.

Preferred Qualifications if applicable :

Experience building solutions to support analytics, machine learning, and data science.

Experience with Microsoft Azure data lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Databricks.

Experience developing solutions that are incorporated into all aspects of an organizations data services to achieve data governance and data quality best practices.

Assessments :

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Additional Information :

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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