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Data Integration Specialist

Polk State College


Job Location:

Winter Haven, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 47936 - 60465
Posted: 8 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Description

The Data Integrations Specialist is responsible for the development maintenance monitoring troubleshooting and optimization of data integrations between Ellucian Banner SaaS and the Colleges enterprise applications. Reporting to the Manager Applications and Integrations this position serves as the primary technical resource for API-based integrations data exchange processes SQL development and data validation activities that support secure and reliable information sharing across institutional systems.

The Data Integrations Specialist works closely with the Banner Operations Lead functional departments application owners vendors and third-party consultants to ensure enterprise data is accurately securely and efficiently exchanged between Banner SaaS Ethos Slate Canvas Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft 365 TeamDynamix Power BI Argos and other institutional platforms.

Essential Functions/Duties

  • Design develop test implement document and maintain API integrations between Ellucian Banner SaaS and enterprise applications.
  • Develop and support Ethos Integration workflows and APIs.
  • Create and optimize SQL queries stored procedures views and scripts.
  • Monitor integration processes and troubleshoot failures.
  • Validate data accuracy between source and destination systems.
  • Support ODS Data Warehouse reporting and analytics initiatives.
  • Maintain integration documentation and technical standards.
  • Assist with Banner SaaS upgrades testing and vendor changes.
  • Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • SQL development
  • API integration experience
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs JSON XML and enterprise integration technologies including API authentication data transformation and secure data exchange methods.
  • Knowledge of data governance principles data stewardship practices data quality management source-of-record concepts and secure data exchange requirements within enterprise higher education systems.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity standards and secure application development awareness analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Working Conditions/Additional Information
  • This is a full-time on-campus position within the Information Technology Services department.
  • Must have the ability to work proficiently in a busy multi-office work area.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes.
  • Work hours may include evenings and weekends as needed to support system upgrades maintenance windows and critical operational activities.
  • Travel between Polk State College campuses and centers may be required.
  • Frequent use of computers and office technology is required.

Salary and Benefits Information
  • This position is level P14.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology Data Analytics Software Engineering or related field.

Preferred Education:
  • A masters degree in the above fields is preferred.
Required Experience:
  • Three years of experience supporting integrations databases APIs enterprise applications and SQL development.
  • Experience developing supporting and troubleshooting API-based integrations between enterprise applications including data mapping transformation and synchronization activities.
  • Experience validating and reconciling data across multiple systems using SQL queries reports and automated processes to ensure data accuracy completeness and integrity.
  • Experience supporting data governance data quality security and compliance initiatives through the implementation of data validation controls audit processes and secure data exchange practices.
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with Banner SaaS Ethos.
  • Experience managing and maintaining an ODS or Data Warehouse.
  • Experience maintaining data integrations with Slate Canvas Microsoft 365 Entra ID Power BI and Argos.
  • Experience in higher education environments.
Alternative Credentials:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of direct experience.
or
  • Associates degree with 5 years of direct experience.
Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

  • a resume.
  • anelectronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information
  • If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
  • Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
  • To request Veterans Preference please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214 etc.) to your application.
  • Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
  • Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g. F-1 STEM OPT H-1B TN J1 etc.) will not be considered.
  • Reference checks successful completion of a background check and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
  • Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs activities or employment. For information about the Colleges equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures or to file a complaint please contact:


Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland FL 33803

863.669.2903

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