Data Engineer, Senior

Job Summary Senior Data Engineer | Purdue IT | Remote for the right person This is an exciting time to join our team as we modernize Purdue’s enterprise data environment, including our transition to Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) and our exploration of AI-enabled approaches to data integration, automation, data quality, and development. We are looking for someone who thrives with autonomy and ownership. The successful candidate will be expected to learn our systems and processes, take ownership of their area, and continually look for ways to make it better. We value people who are curious, take initiative, challenge existing approaches when appropriate, and bring forward ideas rather than waiting to be told what to do. This role provides an opportunity not only to work with modern technologies, but also to influence how we use them and help shape the next generation of Purdue’s data ecosystem. In this role, you will provide technical leadership throughout the BI development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. You’ll develop data extracts, ETL processes, and summarization routines while helping maintain and optimize Purdue’s enterprise data warehouses and integrations. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with customers and IT colleagues to solve complex data and programming challenges, improve system performance and interoperability, and ensure solutions are reliable, well-documented, and built using established development practices. If you enjoy turning complex data challenges into dependable solutions and want your work to support Purdue’s academic, research, and operational mission, this is an opportunity to make an impact at enterprise scale. What We're Looking For Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, engineering, or related discipline Four (4) years of experience in software systems development and programming Two (2) years of experience in data warehousing or business intelligence In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (associate’s degree + 4 years of experience; HS/HSE+ 6 years of experience) Skills Required: Experience; in a variety of BI environments and experience with BI tools with structured design, development, and implementation of new computing architectures with a variety of data sources (SAP, exposure to dashboards, OLAP and data mining tools, SQL, Oracle, Flat Files, Excel, etc.) in cross functional team environments Metadata and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively with a broad group of constituents (e.g. subject-matter experts, vendors, customers, etc.) on a wide variety of applications and infrastructure to identify and resolve issues Knowledge of: databases, data mining, and data warehousing systems application functionality, operating systems, & foundational infrastructure Demonstrated ability to administer enterprise level services including version control systems, relational databases, web servers, or other complex applications Effective written and verbal communication skills, documentation and collaboration with those supporting and using complex applications and systems Additional Information: Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days - Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University . Internal Application Information For internal candidates that will be transferring between pay schedules (biweekly – monthly: Monthly – biweekly), please coordinate your transfer date with your new manager to ensure a smooth transition of pay, benefits and retirement. (link: Payroll 2026 transfer dates.docx ) Career Stream Professional 3 Pay Band S075 Job Code #20003459 Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/ The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $82,560 to $87,720 annually commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience. Who We Are Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. Equal Opportunity Employer Purdue University is an EOE employer.