Data Engineer

Marquette University

$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in data analytics or solutions.
  • Proficient in writing complex SQL queries and designing BI reporting data sets.
  • Experienced with SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, or similar databases.
  • Familiar with reporting and visualization tools for business report development.
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, R, or PowerShell.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data analytics solutions, including data warehouse and visualization tools.
  • Architect and develop end-to-end data solutions, including ETL processes and database improvements.
  • Collaborate with campus units to turn data needs into business intelligence applications.
  • Administer databases, monitoring and securing environments to support reporting.
  • Implement internal process improvements to enhance data delivery and integrate new technologies.

Benefits

  • Full-time position within the IT Services department.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
  • Engagement with multiple campus units for diverse projects.
  • Collaboration with a supportive team environment.
  • Exposure to a variety of data technologies and tools.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
NA01568

Position Information

Position Title
Data Engineer

State

Employment Status
Full Time

Position Status
Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type
Staff

Job Family
Information Technology

# Hours Per Week

Position Overview

The Data Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive data and reporting infrastructure at Marquette. This role involves developing and maintaining data solutions, including an enterprise data warehouse, data visualization, and operational reporting. Responsibilities include end to end solution architecture, database administration, converting customer requirements into BI applications, and providing technical support and training. The Data Engineer works directly with customers to deliver end-to-end data solutions, provides on-call support, and implements process improvements to enhance data delivery and efficiency

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain and monitor data analytic solutions, including the data warehouse, data visualization tools and operational reporting solutions.

2. Responsible for end-to-end solution architecture and development, from modeling database tables and writing custom ETL code to improving indexing and developing testing modules.

3. Work directly with units on campus to understand their data needs and convert complex requirements into sound business intelligence applications within the BI environment. Provide technical support and training to users on data-related issues.

4. Database administration including regular monitoring, server setup, security provisioning and maintaining a secure database environment to support reporting efforts.

5. Identify, design and implement internal process improvements to enhance data delivery and automate manual processes. Research and integrate new technologies and software engineering tools to reduce complexity, increase capacity and improve overall efficiency

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or comparable experience.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in data analytics or data solutions

Demonstrated experience writing complex SQL queries and designing reporting data sets for business intelligence applications

Demonstrated experience managing and working with common databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, etc.)

Previous workplace experience utilizing reporting and visualization tools to develop and publish business reports

Demonstrated experience with scripting language (Python, R, PowerShell, or others).

Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with Microsoft BI tools.

Experience with an ETL tool like SSIS, Informatica, Talend, etc.

Experience with MLOps pipelines (DVC, Airflow, etc.)

Experience with API data integrations

Proficient knowledge of Python and experience building customized data pipelines

Department
IT Services

Posting Date
05/19/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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