University of Idaho
Data Engineer
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Hybrid - Moscow, ID
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Full-Time
💰
$85K
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Data Science
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July 18th, 2026
SQL
Python
ETL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Data Engineer who will design, develop, and operate the institution's enterprise data platform. This role involves building and maintaining data pipelines, transforming raw data into structured data products using medallion architecture, and supporting the Databricks lakehouse platform by collaborating with various stakeholders for analytics and decision-making.
Highlights
- Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines from enterprise source systems.
- Transform raw data into clean, structured data products using medallion architecture principles.
- Support the Databricks lakehouse platform including Unity Catalog administration and pipeline monitoring.
- Collaborate with data consumers, analysts, and product managers to define and deliver data products.
- Document data pipelines, data models, and platform runbooks.
- Use Databricks, Delta Lake, Python, and SQL in a cloud infrastructure environment.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience, plus two years of relevant experience.
- Preferred qualifications include Databricks certification, experience with PySpark, ERP data structures (Banner/Ellucian), cloud platforms, data quality tools like dbt, and Agile development methodologies.
- Annual salary starting at $85,000 plus DOE, academic year appointment, full-time exempt position.
- No visa sponsorship available; ability to pass criminal background check required.
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Position Information
| Internal Posting? | |
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| Posting Number | SP005375P |
| Position Title | Data Engineer |
| Division/College | Information Technology Services |
| Department | Enterprise Applications |
| Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possible hybrid/remote option |
| Posting Context Statement | Join the University of Idaho’s Office of Information Technology at the start of a multi-year data modernization initiative. As a Data Engineer, you will design and build ingestion pipelines, develop trusted data products, and help establish the architecture of our lakehouse platform. This is a hands-on role where you will work with stakeholders across data domains, contribute to foundational decisions, and see your work become the data layer powering institutional analytics and AI applications at a public R1 university. |
| Position Overview | The Data Engineer supports the design, development, and operation of the university’s enterprise data platform. This position is focused on building the data pipelines, transformations and data products that power institutional analytics and decision-making on the lakehouse platform. The Data Engineer will work closely with the Technical Product Manager for Enterprise Data, Data Governance Manager and institutional stakeholders to ingest, transform and serve data across the university’s lakehouse. The position offers meaningful hands-on work with Databricks, Delta Lake, and cloud infrastructure in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Duties may include:
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Position Qualifications
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| Additional Preferred |
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| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
Posting Information
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
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| Employee Category | Exempt |
| Pay Range | $85,000.00 annually +DOE |
| Type of Appointment | Academic Year |
| FTE | 1 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Funding | |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No |
| Posting Date | 07/17/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Position will remain open until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Applications received on or before August 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. |
| Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources |
| Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
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- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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The University of Idaho has elected not to sponsor new H1-B visas. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. If hired, can you show proof of authorization to work in the United States?
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