Data Analytics Engineer

Design and deliver integrated data solutions that support UT Austin academic, research, and administrative decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, validate, and implement relational databases and integrated data structures for analytics
• Gather business requirements with functional partners and develop/refine business logic
• Work with technical partners to locate, clean, and orchestrate source data
• Translate and transform business logic into a high-scale database environment supporting descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
• Enable consumable outputs including reports, dashboards, and other tools for university decision-making
• Design database structures that support meaningful data visualizations and interactive tools
• Apply data analytics and data engineering best practices, including:
  • Robust validation processes
  • Testing and deployment procedures
  • Data mining algorithms
  • Version control and code integration
  • Thorough documentation
  • Automation and streamlining of data processing pipelines
• Use creativity and flexibility to address new institutional data challenges
• Support special projects and ad hoc data requests as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and also work independently to deliver data products aligned to university needs
• Participate in the data project lifecycle from conception through requirements gathering, design, documentation, development, testing, and deployment
• Communicate with partners and stakeholders to manage requests, expectations, and deliverables
• Provide updates on project status, progress, risks, and issues to drive completion
• Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of university data processes and technologies
• Handle confidential information with tact and discretion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong technical expertise using SQL to query large databases, manipulate and validate data, implement business logic, and analyze data
• Excellent knowledge of databases, data flows, and data manipulation across operational and analytical contexts
• Proven ability to synthesize complex and/or ambiguous information from multiple sources into consumable insights using varied tools and techniques
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in higher education or enterprise environments
• Proven prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Technologies

• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• UT Data Hub

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education or research environment
• Familiarity with institutional data domains (student, enrollment, research, finance, HR)
• Experience working with cloud data platforms or analytics services and PostgreSQL environments
• Experience supporting business intelligence or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of data governance, stewardship, and compliance in higher education
• Experience collaborating across decentralized organizations
• Familiarity with UT Austin’s administrative computing environment
• Experience with metadata management software

Compensation

• Salary: USD 80,000 per year
• Salary range: $80,000 + depending on qualifications

Location and Working Conditions

• Austin, TX 78701 (hybrid)
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of computer equipment
• Hybrid/flex work options available

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one reference should be from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

• Not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer now and in the future without sponsorship

Additional Eligibility and Compliance

• Regular staff employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings through University-Wide or Open Recruiting (including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers)
• Staff eligible for promotion/transfer may apply for positions without supervisor approval
• Retirement plan eligibility: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length
• Background checks: a criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s)
• Title IX and Clery Act: employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)
• Clery Act notice: prospective employees will be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report