Senior Cloud Data Engineer

Overview

Are you passionate about revolutionizing technical and healthcare education? Do you seek a vibrant, forward-thinking setting where your impact is valued? If so, we welcome YOU to join our team as the Senior Cloud Data Engineer!

As a Senior Cloud Data Engineer, you’ll play a critical role at the intersection of technology and strategy—driving the design, development, migration, and operation of scalable, cloud-first data solutions. Your work will span both on-premise and Azure-based environments, ensuring seamless integration with our company’s data vision and long-term strategy.

In this senior role, you will:

• Participate in the implementation of high-impact data engineering projects

• Design and optimize robust data pipelines and workflows

• Spearhead the migration of legacy data workloads to the Azure cloud

• Troubleshoot complex data integration challenges with a performance-driven mindset

• Act as a subject matter expert in Azure technologies, including ADF, Synapse, ADLS, and more

Beyond your technical contributions, you'll shape and elevate our data engineering practices—mentoring peers, influencing standards, and ensuring our data platforms are secure, scalable, and future-ready.

What We Offer:• $120,000 - $130,000 per year depending on experience• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave 

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery

• Lead as a senior developer in data engineering and operational projects, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and best practice-compliant execution

• Implement and execute end-to-end data solutions in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Deliver all solutions and code in alignment with departmental standards and company security guidelines

• Understand business processes and integrate those considerations—especially production support—into solution design

Cloud & Data Platform Expertise

• Demonstrate deep expertise in cloud technologies, particularly within Microsoft Azure ecosystem (ADF, ADLS, Synapse, VMs, SQL Server, Event Hub, etc.)

• Apply advanced knowledge of cloud architecture and data engineering best practices to build scalable, secure, and efficient systems

Mentorship & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to database developers and engineers across teams and projects

• Promote growth of internal talent by supporting upskilling on new and emerging technologies

• Foster collaboration across business units to ensure alignment of technical solutions with enterprise goals

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience with demonstrated ability required
• Minimum of eight (5) years of experience in engineering and managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure technologies, encompassing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, with proven expertise across various current technology domains.
• Azure Certifications Preferred: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Azure Network Engineer, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of ITIL disciplines preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, FERPA, GLBA, PCI, etc.) as they relate to data integrity and privacy preferred

Skills

Communication & Leadership Excellence

• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

• Excellent judgment and organizational skills

• Independent ability to use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Strong self-sufficiency and initiative on projects

• Excellent at identifying and marshaling resources for action

• Ability to gain, understand, and apply information related to IT

Technical & Architectural Expertise

• Expert knowledge of database technology and concepts

• Expert knowledge of scripting languages such as Python 

• Strong knowledge of system integration designs and architectures

• Expert knowledge in data warehouse and data management concepts, including data modeling

• Expert knowledge in ETL (extract, transform and load), ELT (extract, load and transform), data ingestion, data integration and data validation processes
• Expert in designing solutions using frameworks, and in using Apache Spark framework and APIs, and PySpark

• Working knowledge of virtual server technology

• Broad knowledge of Windows systems, operating system principles, and programming best practices

Project Management & Execution Agility

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), especially Agile

• Project planning and execution skills including estimating and scheduling

• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight schedules

• Adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments

• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies quickly

About us:

Join Our Legacy at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI)!

Founded in 1965, UTI is a leading workforce solutions provider dedicated to transforming lives through education. Our mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by offering top-notch education and support services for in-demand careers in transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare.

Why UTI?

• Two Dynamic Divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges.
• UTI Division: 15 campuses across 9 states, featuring brands like UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Concorde Division: 17 campuses in 8 states and online, specializing in allied health, dental, nursing, patient care, and diagnostic fields.

Our Commitment: We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our employees and students. Our mission is to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time. And it all starts with you! Be a part of our legacy and help us shape the future of skilled trades and healthcare education. Come join us at UTI and make a lasting impact!