Information Technology

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the Universitys eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact changein their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, andBest Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions. Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position. Position Summary Provide technical leadership for data integrations, modeling, and cloud analytics platform implementation, ensuring standardized, scalable, and high-impact data solutions that support university-wide strategic initiatives. Serve as the technical lead for all data-related components of IT Strategic Project software implementations and enhancements, including integrations, data transformations, and data modeling. Lead, mentor, and manage a small Data Engineering team, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, and accountability. Design and document data architectures, integration patterns, and data models to support university-wide strategic initiatives. Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of a cloud-based data analytics platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Collaborate with application implementation teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to define data requirements and ensure accurate, efficient integration between systems. Establish and maintain standardized data architecture practices and design principles to ensure consistent, repeatable solutions across platforms. Provide hands-on technical guidance to data engineers in developing data pipelines, ETL processes, and integration solutions. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data flow diagrams, integration specifications, and architectural reference materials. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes Bachelors degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data warehousing, including at least 2 years leading projects or technical teams. 3+ years working in a cloud data analytics platform such as Snowflake, Azure, or AWS.S. Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, Snaplogic performance tuning). Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, data modeling, and data governance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred: Masters degree in computer science or related field. Experience working in higher education. Experience with SnapLogic or equivalent iPaaS system. Experience with higher education data systems (Ellucian, Slate, PowerFAIDS, etc). Unusual Working Conditions Working after hours and on weekends to complete assigned tasks is sometimes required. This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied. Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live. 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA, #J-18808-Ljbffr