The Department of Information Technology Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Data Integration Engineer (Professional Technologist 3).
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Data Integration Engineer with solid hands-on experience in Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), including Cloud Data Integration (CDI) and Mass Ingestion. This role will focus on administration, pipeline support, troubleshooting, and SQL-based data integration tasks within our enterprise environment.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
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37.5-hour work week
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13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
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24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
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18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
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WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
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401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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Wellness programs
What You'll Do
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Administer and support Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) services, including Cloud Data Integration (CDI) and Mass Ingestion.
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Manage day-to-day operations of the Informatica platform, including user access, roles/permissions, environment configuration, and service monitoring.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve integration job failures, performance issues, and connectivity problems to ensure high availability and reliability of data pipelines. -
Configure and maintain Secure Agents, runtime environments, and connectivity to on-premises and cloud data sources.
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Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Informatica CDI, ensuring efficient data movement and transformation.
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Write and tune complex SQL queries to support data integration, validation, and performance optimization across relational databases.
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Support code migrations and deployments across development, test, and production environments, following established SDLC and change management processes.
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Configure and maintain connectors (databases, file systems, APIs, SaaS applications), including connection parameters and credentials.
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Implement and support authentication mechanisms (OAuth, tokens, service accounts, API keys) in alignment with enterprise security standards.
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Work closely with application teams, DBAs, and analysts to troubleshoot data issues and validate data flows.
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Maintain and enhance operational documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and standard procedures.
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Assist with platform upgrades, patches, and new feature adoption in coordination with senior team members.
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Participate in on-call support rotation for critical incidents and production support.
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Continuously learn and apply new tools and features within the Informatica ecosystem and related technologies.
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Collaborate with DBAs and infrastructure teams on physical database design and storage optimization.
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Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and connectivity to Snowflake and Informatica IDMC.
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Unix/Linux/Shell Scripting.
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Must have good Verbal and Written communication skills.
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Able to learn new technologies.
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Be available on an on-call basis for troubleshooting system and application problems as well as for critical deployments.
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Other duties as assigned by Management.
About WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
