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University of Florida

Data Engineer I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $62K - $70K

💻 Data Science

🗓️ July 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is hiring a Data Engineer I. The role involves implementing and optimizing data pipelines, integrating datasets, and developing scalable compute workloads within the Data Platform and Analytics team. The Data Engineer I works closely with customers, analysts, and team members to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.

Highlights

  • Implement and optimize data pipelines, data transformations, and metadata management.
  • Troubleshoot and performance tune existing data integrations and pipelines.
  • Assist in development, maintenance, and support of data hubs and data marts, including near real-time and batch processing.
  • Collaborate closely with customers, business analysts, and development teams.
  • Requires Associate's degree or high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, with possible substitutions for relevant coursework.
  • Preferred knowledge includes data pipeline methodologies, database functionality, object-based storage, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Expected salary range: $62,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Part of UFIT's Data Platform and Analytics unit supporting enterprise IT systems for teaching, research, and service at the University of Florida.
  • Must pass a criminal background screening; work visa sponsorship is not available.
  • UFIT provides competitive benefits and leave programs.