Working Title: Data Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 95646
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 : 07/20/2026
Closing Date : 07/28/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
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 : Up to two (2) years
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
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'll serve as a technical expert on our data services team at Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to design, deploy, and maintain data pipelines that leverage the full power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your creativity and innovative thinking is not 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 Minnesotans life, join Minnesota IT Services and the Minnesota Department of Health!
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
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 AWS data pipeline/ETL technologies in a production data environment - S3, Glue, Lambda.
Working with a variety of relational data storage options (AWS data lake, AWS RDS, or Amazon Redshift).
Writing and interpreting data transformations in Python or R.
Big Data processing utilizing PySpark.
Utilizing version control (SVN, Git, or other version control system) to build transparent data pipelines.
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
Working with non-relational data storage options (vector stores or NoSQL databases) to support machine learning and AI data pipelines.
An AWS Certification such as Cloud Practitioner or Data Engineer or Solutions Architect
Knowledge of IAM Identity Center and Lake Formation
Knowledge of containerization deployments utilizing Amazon ECS
Comfort with troubleshooting data pipelines with little precedence and adjusting to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid changes.
Passion in one or more of the following aspects of data governance: quality, integration, security, lifecycle management, stewardship, metadata management.
Apply in-depth critical thinking and analytic thinking skills to a class of domain-specific problems and projects to provide practical assessment and solution generation.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a 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
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
