Job Summary Under general supervision of the, Manager of Enterprise Operations, this position is responsible for the operation, reliability, and delivery of campus data platforms and analytics services. Primary activities include improving, monitoring, and maintaining data warehouse delivery services. In addition, this position will develop and maintain database views for existing data, execute manual processes, and deliver ad hoc data requests from campus data stores, utilizing standard methodologies, current technologies and DevOps philosophies. #CalPolyITS This position is eligible for remote work pursuant to Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines and the CSU policy requiring that all work be performed within the State of California. Department Summary Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 170 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly. Key Qualifications - Demonstrated skill using databases/query languages to store, manipulate, and retrieve data (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora, or Redshift) - Experience using data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Power BI). - Demonstrated knowledge of scalable data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and schema modeling. - Demonstrated ability to identify and implement critical maintenance fixes and to isolate and correct malfunctions, including interface problems. - Experience with monitoring, maintaining, and improving data warehouse and data lake operations in AWS tools and services. Education and Experience - Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $98,808 - $102,792 Per Year Classification Range: $77,904 - $113,496 Per Year Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Supplemental Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to move data from source to storage • Implement automated data quality testing and observability alerts • Optimize data storage formats (e.g., Parquet, Delta Lake) for high-speed querying • Manage CI/CD pipelines for data code deployment • Create interactive visualizations with actionable insights by persona

• Design the end-to-end logical and physical data architecture • Define Data Governance policies and metadata management strategies. • Select the cloud service tiers to balance performance with cost optimization • Data Contracts to ensure seamless handoffs between engineering and science. • Deliverables: High-Level Design (HLD) documents, Data Lineage Maps, Security & Compliance Audits.

The Cloud Data Engineer establishes and sustains the university’s modern data infrastructure within Microsoft Fabric, enabling reliable, scalable, and integrated data operations across institutional systems. This role focuses on designing and maintaining data lakehouses, pipelines, and warehouses that unify data from platforms such as RIO, Domo, Canvas, HubSpot, and SurveyMonkey. The engineer supports efforts to develop and curate reusable datasets, ensuring that information flows securely and efficiently between systems to support analytics, compliance, and institutional decision-making. By implementing repeatable frameworks and optimizing data processes, this position plays a critical role in advancing the university’s data maturity and empowering evidence-based insight across all departments. Team & Reporting Team: Information Technology Reports to: Director of Information Technology Location: Remote Status: Full-time Role Composition (Estimated %) Leadership: [10%] Strategy: [30%] Coaching: [0%] Player/Execution: [60%] Note: This is an estimate of how the role is currently balanced, and may evolve over time. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience implementing or managing Microsoft Fabric environments, including lakehouses, pipelines, and warehouses. - Working knowledge of Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake Storage, Purview). - Proficiency in Python, SQL, Powershell, and BI solution, with experience automating data ingestion and transformation workflows. - Understanding of data governance and security frameworks (FERPA, GLBA, or similar). - Experience in higher education or workforce analytics, particularly integrating data from SIS, LMS, CRM, or survey systems. - Knowledge of API integrations (e.g., RIO, Canvas, HubSpot, SurveyMonkey) for data ingestion and synchronization. - Certification or demonstrated training in Microsoft Azure or Fabric data engineering tools preferred. Key Areas of Focus This role is focused on outcomes and contribution, not an exhaustive list of tasks. 1. Data Infrastructure and Architecture - Design, deploy, and maintain the university’s modern data infrastructure in Microsoft Fabric, including lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, and dataflows. - Develop standardized ingestion and transformation frameworks that connect data from systems such as RIO, Canvas, HubSpot, and SurveyMonkey. - Implement medallion (bronze–silver–gold) architecture and optimize data storage, schema design, and query performance for scalable analytics. - Evaluate emerging Fabric capabilities and data-engineering practices to enhance scalability, governance, and automation. 2. Data Pipeline Development and Management - Build and orchestrate automated data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and curation using Fabric Dataflows Gen2, and Data Factory, among others. - Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline execution, ensuring reliability, timeliness, and consistency across environments. - Collaborate with data stewards and analysts to align curated datasets with institutional reporting and governance requirements. 3. Framework Development and Continuous Improvement - Implement version-controlled, repeatable processes for dataset deployment including pipeline creation, dataset publication, and documentation to accelerate institutional data projects. - Continuously assess and optimize transformation logic, orchestration performance, and overall data-engineering practices to reduce overhead and improve time-to-insight. - Contribute to the evolution of the university’s data architecture roadmap and play a key role in scaling the Fabric environment. - Share expertise and mentor colleagues on data engineering standards, fostering a culture of data literacy and collaboration. Collaboration & Communication - Works closely with: Institutional Research and some cross-departmental collaboration. - May support or guide: Director of Information Technology and the university. Expectations for Growth As the university’s data ecosystem expands, the Cloud Data Engineer will take on increasing responsibility for designing and scaling the institutional data framework. Growth in data volume, source systems, and analytical complexity will require deeper technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric, pipeline orchestration, and dataset curation. The individual in this role is expected to evolve alongside emerging data technologies and the university’s strategic priorities. Ongoing development may include advanced certifications in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Engineering, deeper specialization in data modeling and orchestration, and active participation in professional data engineering and higher education analytics communities. Expectations for Growth As the university’s enterprise systems mature, the Enterprise Systems Project Manager will take on broader responsibility for leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives beyond the initial stabilization and transition period. The role is expected to evolve from recovery-focused project leadership into increased involvement with enterprise planning, system enhancements, and future-state evaluation of CRM, SIS, and related platforms. Ongoing growth in this role requires deeper institutional knowledge, stronger change-management skills, and continued development in project and program leadership practices. Professional development may include advanced project management training, expanded exposure to enterprise systems and integrations, and participation in higher education technology or project management communities, with opportunities to help shape institutional standards for enterprise project delivery. Reach University is an accredited, nonprofit institution reshaping higher education - one where a job leads to a degree, not the other way around. Through the Apprenticeship Degree, Reach transforms workplaces into university learning spaces, allowing working adults to earn credit for the work they do on the job and leverage deep learning through inquiry, dialogue, collaboration, and on-the-job practice in their everyday experience. At Reach, we envision a world where everyone, everywhere can access fully job-embedded higher education - where effort and skill, not wealth or connections, determine who gets ahead. Reach is building pathways for professionals to grow their impact, advance their careers, and stay rooted in the communities they serve.We’re building a world where higher education is both higher and within reach. Learn more at reach.edu Benefits: - Health Insurance: We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance plans to ensure you and your family are well-covered. Plus additional wellness programs. - Flexible Time Off: We offer a flexible "Flexible Time Off" policy, empowering you to take the time you need when you need it, without the constraints of a traditional vacation policy. - Flexible Remote-Only Workplace: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere with our flexible remote-only work environment, fostering a balance of workload and rest - Professional Development Support: We are committed to your growth and development, offering support for professional development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Salary The salary range for this role is between $100-115k. Equal Opportunity Employer Reach University is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Reach University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at PeopleOps@reach.edu if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.