Data Engineer

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Work type : Administrative (Full Time)

Location : Marion, IN, Hybrid (3-4 Office / 1-2 Remote)

Categories : Information Technology

Job Title : Data Engineer

Reporting Relationship : Data Officer

Unit : Central Administration

Department : IT - Central Administration

Campus Location : Hybrid Schedule (3-4 days onsite in Marion, IN & 1-2 days remote)

Summary of Position : Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) seeks a forward-thinking professional to play a foundational role in transforming how the institution leverages data-driven insights to enhance our services and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, with experience in building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, and data sets. The Data Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of our data systems and will serve as an important catalyst in changing the very foundation of how IWU attracts, engages, and retains students through the effective use and governance of data, analytics, and business tools. The Data Engineer will be on the forefront of IWU's data ecosystem transformation project, enhancing IWU's capabilities to use information as an asset in our mission to transform lives through education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data access for reporting and analytics
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data
• Migrate data from legacy systems to new solution(s)
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions
• Optimize and enhance data architectures to improve data quality, accessibility, and performance
• Partner with Data Officer in implementing data governance and security measures to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve data engineering practices

Qualifications : According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

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IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised : 20 May 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : 22 Jun 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time

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