Job Description
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General Description:
The Data Engineer II (Data Analyst IV) is an earlytomid level data engineering role responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting data pipelines and data models in Snowflake under the guidance of senior engineers. This role focuses on building reliable data solutions, learning best practices, and contributing to teamdelivered outcomes. Works under limited supervision, with substantial latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Director of DataOps on the Data Management team.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines using Snowflake and standard data integration tools.
Write and optimize SQL queries to support analytics and reporting use cases
Implement data transformations and basic data models following established patterns.
Monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot routine data quality or performance issues.
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and application teams on data requirements.
Follow data engineering standards, security practices, and documentation guidelines.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers.
Enhances a culture that embraces continuous improvement, utilizing best in class approaches to data intake, storage, and preparation for analysis with particular focus on automation.
Collaborates with internal Information Systems and Solutions team on data management agreements, policies, controls, and standards, including data security, privacy, and confidentiality.
Ensures data elements, business processes, and reporting standards are defined, documented, implemented, and understood by THECB data users in collaboration with data governance teams.
Collaborates closely with Data Management & Research leadership
Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
Working knowledge of Snowflake and cloudbased data warehousing concepts.
Proficiency in SQL and basic query optimization techniques.
Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python).
Familiarity with ELT/ETL pipelines and data transformation concepts
Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and experience in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to data management and data governance
Required InOffice Days:
This position is eligible for 100% remote work subject to approval.
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Required Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred:
Two (2) to Four (4) years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a related role.
One (1) plus year of handson experience with Snowflake or a comparable cloud data warehouse.
Two (2) plus years' experience working as a data analyst and/or modeler in a data warehouse, data lake, operational data store, or similar.
Experience working with SAS and R.
Experience working in large, complex organizations.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with dbt or similar transformation frameworks.
Familiarity with BI tools and analytics workflows.
Familiarity with data governance, access control, and security concepts.
Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work.
Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers and telephones.
Frequent sitting.
Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Workforce:
Must be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work. schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
Adhere to the organizations internal management policies and procedures.
Contribute to the agency's performance measures and mission.
Travel occasionally for work assignments and training.
Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board's employment opportunities website at
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in EVerify for each new employees' Form I9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at . For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 711.
Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.
Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.
Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran's Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:
Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
Satisfactory results from a preemployment criminal history background check.
Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 1825. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.
Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview.
Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 80183300
- Position Id: 4c1379135bad97e24de8e6080a6cc9a9
- Posted 2 days ago
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