Data Analytics Developer II

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,492 (step 1) to $7,027 (step 5) per month 

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,492 to $9,458 per month

This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Working independently under general supervision, the Data Analytics Developer designs, implements, and maintains complex on-premise and cloud-based database solutions that support the university’s Institutional Effectiveness (IE) enterprise reporting, analytics, regulatory compliance functions, and Academic Affairs integration initiatives. This position applies advanced technical expertise in database architecture, Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud environments, automation, performance optimization, security, and systems integration to support mission-critical campus-wide systems.

The incumbent exercises advanced judgment in determining appropriate database design, cloud architecture, automation frameworks, and customization decisions. Work involves planning, developing, and supporting moderately to highly complex database environments with significant institutional impact, particularly those integrating Academic Affairs systems with enterprise data platforms. The position provides technical leadership, mentors staff, and ensures alignment with university IT policies, cloud governance standards, cybersecurity protocols, and data governance requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, including designing, deploying, and managing scalable data solutions using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Knowledge of advanced proficiency in SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL) for complex data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support institutional reporting and decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for building and optimizing data pipelines, developing workflows, and enabling large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Demonstrated communication skills to gather information, draft documentation and communicate technical issues effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive data and information.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cloud computing, or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible database administration experience, including cloud-based database management (Azure and/or AWS preferred).
  • Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 

Department Summary

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) serves Fresno State by making its data meaningful with the goals of forming the common understanding of our university population, creating tools to drive student success, and inspiring a campus-wide culture of data-informed decision making and continuous improvement. OIE achieves this through collecting and curating Fresno State’s quantitative and qualitative data, transforming these data into meaningful and actionable information, and supporting institutional research efforts across the campus. Finally, OIE champions data ethics by protecting privacy, holding ourselves accountable for the consequences of our work, and striving for accurate, contextualized, accessible, and transparent data.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by May 21, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)