Job Details Working Title: Data Engineer Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Job ID: 95741
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Limited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/23/2026
- Closing Date: 07/31/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Minnesota Department of Health
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
- Classified Status: Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- End Date: Refer to "Job Summary"
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
Job Summary This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last for up to two (2) years. In this dynamic, fast-paced role,you'llserve as a technical expert on our data services team at Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to design, deploy, andmaintaindata pipelinesthatleveragethe full power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your creativity and innovative thinkingisnot only appreciated but encouraged in our ever-evolving environment.
Work where you live, contribute to something bigger than yourself, and be challenged every day. Come build technology that makes a real difference in Minnesotanslife, joinMinnesota IT Services and the Minnesota Department of Health!
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 625 Robert Street N, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:
- Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
- Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
- Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here : Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in Amazon Web Service (AWS) or related data technologies.
Experience must include:
- Automating data pipelines in a production cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Defining data transformations in SQL, Python, and R.
- Collaborating with business partners to define requirements and ensure delivered outcomes align with expectations.
- Utilizing version control (SVN, Git, or other version control system) to build transparent data pipelines.
- Experience working in a variety of data storage solutions (database, data lake, data warehouse, NoSQL, vector stores) in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
- Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to think critically about the design and architecture of end-to-end data pipelines, guiding teams in orchestrating data movement and analytic workflows to deliver scalable, reliable, and strategically aligned data solutions.
- Managing cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Azure Resource Manager or Google Cloud Deployment Manager) in a cloud environment.
- Knowledge and experience working with AWS Lake Formation.
- Experience with one or more aspects of data governance, such as data quality, integration, security, lifecycle management, stewardship, or metadata management.
- AWS Certification such as Cloud Practitioner, Data Engineer, or Solutions Architect.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications - Developing and maintaining dbt models, tests, and documentation to support reliable, scalable data pipelines.
- Implementing and supporting HL7 interoperability solutions, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient exchange of healthcare data across systems and partners.
Additional Requirements It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services thata successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Education Verification
- Other legally required checks
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
[email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at
[email protected] Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: [email protected]
Current State Employees - Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: - Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
