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University of Kentucky

STEPS Data Engineer

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Temporary

💰 $28 - $31 per Hour

💻 Data Science

🗓️ December 24th, 2025

SQL ETL MySQL

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS Data Engineer. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines and integrations to support reporting, analytics, and operational systems, working closely with the Data Architect to implement data models, ensure data quality, and optimize information flow across the organization.

Highlights
  • Main responsibilities include designing and maintaining data pipelines and integrations, implementing data models, and optimizing data flow.
  • Required technical skills include experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, Talend, Synapse Pipelines, or Fabric Data Factory.
  • Must have a solid understanding of data modeling concepts and proficiency in SQL and relational databases like SQL Server and MySQL.
  • Experience with consuming and integrating SOAP and REST APIs is necessary.
  • The position requires 3+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree.
  • The job is temporary, full-time (Mon-Fri, 8-5, 40 hours), with a salary range of $28 to $31 per hour.
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and best practices for data management is expected.
  • No supervisory responsibilities are assigned to this role.
  • Physical requirements include sitting for long periods and repetitive movement.
  • The position is within the Institutional Research Analytics Support department.

STEPS Data Engineer Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title STEPS Data Engineer
Requisition Number TE09165
Department Name 1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $28 - $31/hr
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Required Related Experience
3 years
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
sitting for long period of time, repetitive movement
Shift
Mon-Fri, 8-5, 40 hours
Job Summary
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our data team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines and integrations that support our reporting, analytics, and operational systems. You’ll work closely with our Data Architect to implement data models, ensure data quality, and optimize the flow of information across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, building scalable data solutions, and working across multiple platforms and APIs.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Strong experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, Talend, Synapse Pipelines, or Fabric Data Factory
- Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (star schema, normalization, conceptual/logical/physical models)
- Experience consuming and integrating with SOAP and REST APIs
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, etc.)
- Experience designing, testing, and maintaining data workflows and pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and best practices for data management
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, ETL Developer, or similar role
Deadline to Apply 01/05/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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