Developer

TEKsystems•Happy Valley, OR

3d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A candidate for this position will focus on refactoring legacy workflows—transitioning traditional flat-file transfers and batch ETLs into modern, API-driven, pub/sub, and orchestrated integration solutions. Under limited direction, design, develop, and support complex system integrations, pipelines, web applications, and cloud-based data systems within the district’s enterprise environment. Serve as a technical expert in web application development lifecycle and ETL orchestration. Collaborate with other team members to ensure adherence to data governance standards, and produce reliable and supportable infrastructure aligned with District priorities.

Requirements

Fluency with SQL and Python
Familiarity with team project work via git/source control
Familiarity working with Snowflake/web based integration tools (Airflow/Workato/Mulesoft)
Knowledge of SQL, dbt, API-driven integrations and ELT/ETL concepts.
Knowledge of Cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and data tools (Python, Workato, Airflow, Git).
Knowledge of Modern web development, hosting and Software Development Life Cycle.
Knowledge of Data governance, metadata management, role-based access control, and FERPA requirements.
Knowledge of Technical documentation, and Agile development practices.
Knowledge of Equity-centered data practices and culturally responsive communication.
Ability to Design, build, and maintain efficient, reliable scripts and automations.
Ability to Use programming languages and tools (Python, SQL, dbt, Git, etc.) to develop integrations and data manipulation.
Ability to Analyze complex data structures, identify system issues, and implement solutions.
Ability to Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
Ability to Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with district and legal requirements.
Ability to Support the District’s Racial Educational Equity Policy and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
Ability to Work independently, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality customer service.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, data engineering, or a closely related field.
Three (3) or more years of combined experience conducting technology business process analysis, development and integration for multiple platforms, and implementing end-user quality assurance test plans for software acceptance across multiple platforms.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related discipline is desirable.
Experience with public-sector or K–12 education environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable integrations and solutions sourcing data from SIS, HR, Finance, transportation, assessment, vendor platforms, and other enterprise systems.
Design, build, and maintain custom web applications and agentic workflows.
Leverage and inform the development of Snowflake data models.
Manage integrations using tools such as dbt, Workato, SQL, Python scripts, APIs, and cloud-native services; monitor workflows and resolve data pipeline issues.
Ensure adherence to data governance policies, privacy requirements, and security standards including FERPA, role-based access, and metadata documentation.
Support the development and implementation of districtwide data strategies, standards, and best practices.
Analyze complex data issues, troubleshoot system errors, and perform root-cause analysis to identify long-term solutions.
Demonstrate a commitment to the Portland Public Schools Racial Equity and Social Justice Commitment by applying the PPS Racial Educational Equity Policy and RESJ Framework in daily practices and data governance decisions.
Maintain current knowledge of Snowflake capabilities, cloud data engineering trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices; participate in professional development.
Perform related duties as assigned.