Data Solution's Engineer

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlottesville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health & Wellness (SHW), a part of the Division of Student Affairs, is seeking Data Solution Developer to join our dynamic team. This multi-faceted position reports to the Assistant Director of Information Technology and collaborates with other team members to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form desired results. In addition, help the team as needed with operational issues, primarily surrounding Power BI reports, but not limited to Power BI reports.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Power BI Report Server.
• Develop and code and participate in code review / pull requests, debug and conduct testing.
• Help maintain the Electronic Health Record [EHR] medical system that has a SQL backend in which data visualizations are augmented with Power BI reporting.
• Work closely with the EHR vendor and information services staff to ensure design enhancements do not adversely affect data integrity.
• Help perform scheduled upgrades.
• Consult with clinical staff to ensure EHR meets their needs.
• Experience with other common databases and some legacy databases.
• Work with the team to help gather requirements, contribute to user stories, write acceptance criteria, groom and estimate the level of complexity of work, develop test plans.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Some web development experience preferred, building responsive sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (or other scripting language) preferred.
• Some fundamental familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is a bonus.
• Experience interfacing with APIs.
• Experience with an object-oriented language a bonus.
• Basic GitHub experience is a bonus [create branches, make commits, open pull requests, merge code].
• Experience with Content Management Systems workflows and settings a bonus.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic with an appreciation for deadlines.
• Resourceful and collaborative: able to communicate with key stakeholders.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues.
• Ability to independently research topics pertaining to operational area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the department's core values.
• Proficient in Excel and Smartsheet.
• Ability to independently interpret information and apply it to daily work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a multi-faceted and evolving work environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, Medicat, Smart Sheet, and other business systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related experience in this discipline.
• Experience: Two years preferred. Relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
• Parental and Community Service Leave.
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment.
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.