Data Architect Associate

Job Title
Data Architect Associate

Requisition Number
RE53646

Working Title
CATS AI Engineer

Department Name
1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, walking across campus with up to 10 lbs

Shift

40 h/wk M-F 8-5

Job Summary

The Al Data Engineer will support Al, analytics, and operational reporting initiatives. They will design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines that power machine learning models, analytics platforms, and enterprise reporting.

They will have responsibility for sourcing, cleaning, validating, and integrating data across internal systems and external A Pis while ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance standards are met. Working closely with Data Architects, Data Scientists, Al Engineers, and business stakeholders, this position will help translate data requirements into scalable, trusted data solutions that enable ethical and effective Al use.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

SAP HANA, Tableau, SOL

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/23/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.