Data Engineer (Data Management) (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id 12630 

Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, we are unable to consider EAD and Green Card holders. Additionally, Visa sponsorship of any kind is unavailable for this position (H1B, F1, OPT, H4, J1, etc.).

Overview:

Our Emerging Technologies & Computing Team (ETCT) is hiring a Data Engineer! Specializing in metadata, you'll work with sponsors and researchers to implement, curate, and maintain repositories in various research and technical environments. These user-centered repositories (in both metadata ingestion and creation) aid in the discoverability of local and global information resources. ETCT resides within the Research Computing Division of ORNL’s Information Technology Services Directorate.

This role entails researching, exploring, recommending, and implementing new metadata best practices to improve research data discoverability!

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead iterative, continuous development of new programs and tools for metadata management.
• Analyze and evaluate metadata quality.
• Build mappings for various metadata formats and metadata sources.
• Collaborate in new metadata initiatives.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Library Science or a related field of study and 5-7 years of proven experience is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in the following areas:
  • FAIR/FARE data principles
  • Content management systems and collaboration tools
  • Data curation and cataloging
  • Python in a data rich environment
  • SDLC industry standards
  • Metadata schemas like DCAT and/or DataCite

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Library Science or a related field of study with 4-6 years’ proven experience OR a PhD in the same areas with up to 3 years of proven ability.
• Experience with implementation and management of data and metadata repository platforms such as Invenio, OpenMetadata, DKAN, etc.
• Experience with front-end web programming languages and frameworks.

Special Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

Benefits at ORNL:   

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain versatile people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts. 

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected] or call 1.866.963.9545. 

In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.