University of Michigan · 4 hours ago
Data Engineer Lead
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Michigan's Data Science Practice team is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to help lead their data engineering and architecture teams. This role will work directly with partners to enable a flexible data ecosystem and support advanced analytics, data science, and institutional decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Mentor and collaborate with data engineers and architects, and other high-performing team members
Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines that support the university's modernization strategy
Contribute to the design of our future cloud-native data architecture and the selection and implementation of our new toolset
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, well-documented data products
Develop scalable ETL/ELT processes that integrate data from enterprise systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Blackbaud)
Establish and promote best practices for data modeling, engineering, and governance in a modern data platform environment
Support agile delivery and CI/CD practices to improve efficiency and quality across the data lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience
5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software development, or a related discipline
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with both relational and non-relational database systems
Experience developing in Python and/or Scala, particularly for data pipeline creation and automation
Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated data services
Experience with big data frameworks such as Apache Spark or Databricks
Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar)
Familiarity with modern CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions)
Strong understanding of data architecture, integration, and governance principles
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering)
Experience supporting data and analytics workflows (BI, data science, machine learning, etc)
Familiarity with modern data stack tools and concepts (platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Big Query, Redshift; ETL tools such as dbt and spark)
Understanding of data privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)
Experience modernizing legacy data systems or migrating to cloud-native architectures
Knowledge of ML Ops, feature engineering, or model deployment tools
Experience mentoring team members or leading technical projects
Background in higher education or research environments is a plus
Benefits
Access to professional development opportunities, conferences, and cutting-edge tools.
Competitive salary and benefits, including generous time off and tuition support.
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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