Job no: 531137 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Executive VP & Provost Department: Analytics & Institutional Effective Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Other, Data Analytics / Security Job DescriptionThe office of Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness (A&IE) is seeking an experienced data architect to join the Data and Analytics Infrastructure team (DAI). The A&IE office provides insights, information, and intelligence derived from institutional data, as well as support for the design and implementation of assessment strategies. The Data Architect will support this mission with a robust data strategy to ensure high data quality, effective data storage, and well-defined data governance. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to higher education and professional development. Responsibilities for the Data Architect include:<ol><li>Collaborate with data scientists to understand the data and define best practices for processing, cataloging, and analyzing the data</li><li>Manage, troubleshoot, and optimize extract, transform, and load (ETL) workflows</li><li>Design and implement a data lineage solution to track the lifecycle of the data</li><li>Review and implement policies to ensure the privacy and security of the data</li><li>Ensure data is processed and stored in a way to support various use-cases, including AI applications</li><li>Management and design of databases</li></ol>Required Qualifications<ol><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science or a related field</li><li>Several years of professional experience as a data engineer or data architect</li><li>Experience designing and managing large ETL workflows</li><li>Proficiency in Python and data science packages such as Pandas and Numpy</li><li>Good understanding of multiple types of databases: relational, vector, graph, document</li><li>Good understanding of various types of data storage methods</li><li>Experience preparing and optimizing data for generative AI applications</li><li>Experience with data lineage tools and frameworks</li><li>Passion for implementing industry standards and best practices</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li></ol>Preferred Qualifications<ol><li>Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies</li><li>Strong experience with Apache Airflow</li><li>Experience in the AWS ecosystem</li><li>Strong knowledge of data processing optimization tools and techniques</li><li>Experience administering PostgreSQL relational databases</li><li>Ability to build insights and visualizations based on business questions and available data</li></ol>Pay Band{lPayScaleID}Appointment TypeRegularSalary Information80,000Review DateOctober 28, 2024Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Annabelle Fuselier at afusilie@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Advertised: October 2, 2024 Applications close: Open until filled 
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Data Architect Job no: 531137 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Executive VP & Provost Department: Analytics & Institutional Effective Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Other, Data Analytics / Security Job Description The office of Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness (A&IE) is seeking an experienced data architect to join the Data and Analytics Infrastructure team (DAI). The A&IE office provides insights, information, and intelligence derived from institutional data, as well as support for the design and implementation of assessment strategies. The Data Architect will support this mission with a robust data strategy to ensure high data quality, effective data storage, and well-defined data governance. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to higher education and professional development. Responsibilities for the Data Architect include: •Collaborate with data scientist to understand the data and define best practices for processing, cataloging, and analyzing the data •Manage, troubleshoot, and optimize extract, transform, and load (ETL) workflows •Design and implement a data lineage solution to track the lifecycle of the data •Review and implement policies to ensure the privacy and security of the data •Ensuring data is processed and stored in a way to support various use-case, including AI applications •Management and design of databases Required Qualifications •Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science or a related field •Several years of professional experience as a data engineer or data architect •Experience designing and managing large ETL workflows •Proficiency in Python and data science packages such as Pandas and Numpy •Good understanding of multiple types of databases: relational, vector, graph, document •Good understanding of various types of data storage methods •Experience preparing and optimizing data for generative AI applications •Experience with data lineage tools and frameworks •Passion for implementing industry standards and best practices •Effective verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications •Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies •Strong experience with Apache Airflow •Experience in the AWS ecosystem •Strong knowledge of data processing optimization tools and techniques •Experience administering PostgreSQL relational databases •Ability to build insights and visualizations based on business questions and available data Pay Band {lPayScaleID} Appointment Type Regular Salary Information 80,000 Review Date October 28, 2024 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Annabelle Fuselier at afusilie@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: October 2, 2024 Applications close:

Job Description This is a remote position and we are hiring candidates from the whole country. AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the US and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions. If you like a challenging environment where you're working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment every day, there's no better place - guaranteed! :) What you will do <ul><li>Design data management strategies and processes for the organization;</li><li>Design and build systems and solutions leveraging various AWS cloud components & tools;</li><li>Design, build, and orchestrate data pipelines from multiple sources into the enterprise data warehouse, supporting data modeling for use in the enterprise semantic layer;</li><li>Design and build new functionalities and solutions for client use cases;</li><li>Design and build data platforms;</li><li>Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Testers, Developers, and Business Users in the area of Data solution functionality;</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to understand their Data needs and business goals, transforming them into actionable data actions;</li><li>Define and estimate the scope of work needed for the implementation of business architecture;</li><li>Lead project and program development team;</li><li>Perform analysis of functional and business requirements, develop user stories and design solutions;</li><li>Support the growth of the Data competency;</li><li>Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks.</li></ul> Must haves <ul><li>A minimum of 7 years of design & implementation experience with distributed applications and systems;</li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience with architecting solutions on Cloud Platforms;</li><li>Ability to design and document data architecture, governance and management processes;</li><li>Ability to analyze and document data structures and transformations;</li><li>Strong experience with DBT, Redshift, MWAA (Airflow), Lambda functions;</li><li>Proficient in Python and SQL;</li><li>Strong skills and proven experience working with Data Warehouses;</li><li>Willingness to develop in Data & Analytics space;</li><li>Strong English language skills for both verbal and written communication;</li><li>Excellent communication skills to interact with a range of stakeholders;</li><li>Ability to plan, track, and report the status of the deliverables;</li><li>At least a Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, computer science or a related field;</li><li>Experience in data collection, modeling, validation and normalization;</li><li>Experience in working in Agile methodology;</li><li>Experience working in an environment leveraging remote communication and collaboration tools (e.g. Github, Slack, JIRA).</li></ul> Nice to haves <ul><li>Infrastructure experience as a DevOps Engineer is a high plus;</li><li>Experience working with Quicksight.</li></ul> Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (i.e. Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The benefits of joining us <ul><li>Professional growth</li></ul> Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps <ul><li>Competitive compensation</li></ul> We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities <ul><li>A selection of exciting projects</li></ul> Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands <ul><li>Flextime</li></ul> Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office - whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

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