Senior Data Engineer

Job Summary: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Denton, TX (onsite or remote if not local to Dallas)
Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

[About the Role]
Join a transformative higher education team as a Senior Data Engineer. Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of cloud and hybrid data ecosystems, leveraging Oracle Cloud technologies and advanced analytics to support institutional growth and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional university departments to drive enterprise reporting, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative, human-centered IT environment committed to agility, transparency, and inclusion.

[Responsibilities]
• Architect, design, and maintain operational data stores, data warehouses, and data lake solutions on cloud and on-premises platforms
• Build scalable, secure data pipelines and integrations using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Integration Cloud, SnapLogic, SSIS, PL/SQL, and T-SQL
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes for structured and semi-structured data sources
• Implement enterprise-wide data integration frameworks, including batch, near-real-time, and API-driven solutions
• Support analytics and business intelligence initiatives with Power BI, Oracle Analytics Cloud, and SQL-based reporting
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with higher education, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members
• Participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and development of technical standards
• Support migration of legacy data platforms to modern cloud-native architectures
• Contribute to Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD development practices

[Required Skills and Experience]
• 8+ years in data engineering, enterprise data warehousing, ETL development, or analytics engineering
• Expert in designing and supporting enterprise data warehouses, ODS, and analytics platforms
• Proficient in Oracle Database/PL-SQL, SQL Server/T-SQL, or similar technologies
• Deep experience with cloud data platforms (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, SnapLogic, SSIS, API integrations)
• Advanced skills in data modeling, schema design, and database performance optimization
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, data lifecycle management, and data governance
• Experience supporting higher education data systems (SIS, ERP, HCM, LMS, CRM)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

[Preferred Skills]
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/HCM integrations
• Familiarity with higher education platforms: Ellucian Banner/Colleague, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Workday Student
• Knowledge of Oracle Autonomous Database, OCI Data Integration, OCI Analytics
• Experience with data quality, metadata management, and compliance (FERPA, HIPAA, TAC 202)
• Relevant Oracle, Microsoft, or cloud certifications
• Knowledge of IPEDS reporting and higher education regulatory requirements

[Benefits]
• Opportunity for contract-to-hire with a leading higher education institution
• Flexible work arrangements: onsite (Denton, TX) or remote for non-local candidates
• Direct access to hiring manager and expedited interview process
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture
• Career growth and technical leadership opportunities
• Impactful work supporting university-wide digital transformation

[How to Apply]
Ready to elevate your career with an agile, forward-thinking IT team? Submit your resume and cover letter to the application portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a face-to-face interview. Background check and drug screening required.