Senior Data Engineer (DEANG) Closing 3/22/2026

Title: Senior Data Engineer 

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt

Reports To: Director of Application Services

Starting Salary Scale: $85,000-$95,000

Calendar Year: 220 days

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado 

Date Written/Revised: January 2026  

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*  

Why Work at GOAL High School?  

• Great Mission and Great Culture.  

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.  

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.  

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.  

• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.   

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.  

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.  

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.  

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year  

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.  

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).  

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.  

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.  

• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.  

• Employee Assistance Program.  

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.  

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).  

Purpose of Job:

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining GOAL Academy’s data infrastructure to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely data is available for reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making. This role serves as the lead for the organization’s data team, providing direction, prioritization, and oversight for data-related work. Working closely with application developers, software engineering staff, and cloud professionals, the Senior Data Engineer collaborates on data-focused solutions and develops automated data pipelines, standardized data models, and shared datasets that form the foundation for dashboards, reports, and data-driven initiatives across the organization. The Senior Data Engineer helps establish best practices for data integration, quality, documentation, and governance, supporting both academic and operational needs while modernizing and stabilizing the organization’s data environment.

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students with an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society

Languages/Tools:  

• SQL Server and Azure SQL 

• Power BI (datasets and semantic models and DAX) 

• Azure data services for data integration, transformation, and automation such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse analytics, or Microsoft Fabric 

• Azure cloud services and data storage solutions 

• Git-based source control (scripts, pipelines, and datasets) 

• Microsoft Excel 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Leads the organization’s data team, providing guidance, coordination, and oversight for all data-related work. 

• Supervises the Data Processing Administrator and the Data Visualization Administrator, providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship. 

• Designs, builds, and maintains automated data pipelines to transform, standardize, and deliver data across multiple systems. 

• Develops and maintains reusable, well-documented Power BI datasets and semantic models, including DAX calculations, for academic and operational reporting. 

• Works closely with application developers, software engineering staff, and cloud professionals to design solutions that balance reporting, analytics, and application needs. 

• Partners with IT infrastructure staff to ensure local and cloud resources are appropriately provisioned for data workloads, recommending solutions that balance performance, cost, and scalability. 

• Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and reliability throughout the data lifecycle, including collection, storage, transformation, and delivery. 

• Works closely with the Assistant Director of Cybersecurity to implement and maintain data security best practices across systems and ensure compliance with policies. 

• Collaborates with Academic Leadership to ensure dashboards, reports, and datasets provide actionable, timely, and accurate information. 

• Establishes and enforces best practices for data integration, version control, documentation, and governance across the data team. 

• Performs ongoing monitoring and optimization of data pipelines, ETL processes, and Power BI datasets to ensure efficient and reliable operations. 

• Partners with the Cloud Data Developer and other technical staff to leverage Azure data services for integration, automation, and scalability. 

• Leads and participates in peer review processes for SQL scripts, ETL pipelines, and Power BI datasets to maintain quality and consistency. 

• Provides expert guidance to the Data team in interpreting data, building reports, and implementing data-driven solutions. 

• Drives the modernization and standardization of GOAL Academy’s data environment, reducing reliance on manual processes. 

• Reports directly to the Director of Application Services, keeping them informed on team progress, data initiatives, and project status. 

• Models professionalism and supports the development and growth of all Information Services team members, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture. 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Ability to treat sensitive and confidential matters with discretion  

• Any additional reporting required by the Chief Information Officer or Director of Application Services  

• 10% travel required  

• Other duties as assigned  

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf
• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues  
• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process
• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored
• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado 

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Must reside in Colorado

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field. 

• 5 years of experience in data engineering, database management, and ETL. 

• Strong experience with SQL Server and relational database design. 

• Proficiency in Power BI, including building and maintaining datasets, semantic models, and DAX calculations. 

• Experience with Azure data services, including Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory. 

• Knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and pipeline automation. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data quality, accuracy, and reliability. 

• Experience leading or mentoring technical team members, including assigning work and providing guidance. 

• Ability to collaborate with application developers, cloud staff, and academic leadership to design and deliver solutions. 

• Understanding of data security best practices and experience working with IT or cybersecurity teams to protect sensitive data. 

• Strong documentation skills, including tracking changes and version control (e.g., Git). 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff. 

Preferred: 

• 10 years of experience in large-scale data environments and data modeling. 
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, or other advanced Azure data services. 
• Knowledge of additional BI tools or reporting platforms beyond Power BI. 
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, compliance standards, or academic data management best practices. 
• Experience in a K–12 or public sector educational environment. 
• Azure certifications, such as: 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (optional for entry-level Azure knowledge) 
• Experience collaborating with leadership to translate business requirements into data solutions. 

Physical Requirements of this position include:

Seldom

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International

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Occasional

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination

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Frequent

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.  

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000