Data Engineer

SALARY

• The minimum salary is $68,985.28 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 524

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to develop and maintain data strategies, security and structures by identifying, documenting, integrating and producing actionable information and coordinating the sharing of that information in a way that will best benefit end users. This will entail migrating Microsoft Access databases to our local MS SQL 2022 AG environment, designing and implementing interfaces between our mission-critical on-premises and secondary cloud systems, and developing in-house solutions to meet the growing need to understand, maintain, and improve interactions with our data.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Two years of related experience, ideally including TSQL, C#, PHP, VBA, or other on-premises web and/or Windows Client application development
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and maintain database structures, documentation, data integrity and security
• Lead internal/external meetings with vendors and users
• Develop reports and basic applications for both back-end and front-end systems
• Develop best-practice documentation and training for users to interact with data, reports, and applications
• Assist in the design and testing of new applications and respond to Help Desk Tickets specific to areas of expertise
• Perform related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing, background check and polygraph before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• For further information, call, email or visit:
• Human Resources
• 200 East Main St.
• Lexington, KY 40507
• Phone: (859) 258-3030
• Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
• Email: [email protected]