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Job Title

Senior Systems/Database Engineer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas Real Estate Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Texas Real Estate Research Center was founded in 1971 by an act of the Texas Legislature. The Center’s enabling legislation defines a broad mandate to “conduct studies in all areas related directly or indirectly to real estate and/or urban or rural economics.” In addition to research programs in residential, commercial, and rural land economics, the Center maintains administrative, data, and communications teams to support its research agenda. Please learn more at www.trerc.tamu.edu

What We Want

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineer with a strong foundation in SQL, data integration, and automation to support the Center’s data infrastructure and reporting systems. The ideal candidate will have experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines, optimizing database performance, and integrating diverse data sources using tools such as SSIS, FME, or Python. Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Snowflake) and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is preferred. We value proactive problem-solvers who take initiative to improve data quality, document processes, and collaborate effectively with researchers and analysts.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Three years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in a team environment.

+ Client-centric approach and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

+ Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience designing and implementing ETL processes, data models, and pipelines using SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and automation frameworks.

+ Proficiency in SQL (stored procedures, triggers, performance tuning) and familiarity with DBMS-specific tools for monitoring, migration, and replication.

+ Hands-on experience with Alteryx and FME for data preparation, automation, and integration workflows.

+ Knowledge of geocoding techniques and geospatial analysis/visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).

+ Strong Python programming skills for ETL, automation, and data analysis; ability to deliver insights via dashboards and reports in Power BI.

+ Understanding of ITIL practices and experience applying them in data engineering and administration contexts.

Responsibilities

+ Data Architecture, Modeling & Development- Designs and implements complex data models and database architectures (logical and physical). Creates databases from the ground up, including understanding business requirements, planning system architecture, and building physical models. Builds and maintains ETL pipelines and reporting packages for SQL Server, Azure, and Snowflake. Works with IT infrastructure and database engineers to ensure optimal application and database integration. Reviews database design and code written by other engineers for best practices and performance optimization. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems by reviewing and analyzing software documentation and production output to identify causes, solutions, and make appropriate referrals. Assists with data architecture design. Reviews and analyzes technical documentation and production results to facilitate problem resolution. Creates and maintains documentation sufficient to ensure business continuity and supports cross training to maintain necessary operational redundancies.

+ Database Administration, Performance & Reliability- Administers production and development databases to ensure maximum availability and reliability. Monitors performance of complex, multiplatform databases; tune for optimal performance. Designs and implements measurement systems for service delivery and key performance indicators (KPIs) of critical applications. Builds database tools and scripts to automate repetitive or critical operational tasks.

+ Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery- Monitors and maintains database security, access control, and compliance standards. Develops, manages, and tests backup and recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Validates database backups and support disaster recovery preparation. Ensures storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.

+ Client & Project Collaboration- Creates and maintains documentation sufficient to ensure business continuity and supports cross training to maintain necessary operational redundancies. Works with customers on data migration projects, building migration scripts and integrating with existing databases or data feeds. Meets with stakeholders to gather requirements for data integration, analytics, and reporting needs. Participates in cross-functional teams to support analytics, application development, and business intelligence initiatives. Provides technical guidance and customer support on data infrastructure topics.

Other Requirements and Factors

+ Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

+ Required to be on call, work weekends, and times outside regular business hours as warranted by business necessity.

+ This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.

+ This position is security sensitive.

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

+ This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.