Working Title: Senior Data Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
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Job ID: 95398
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Location: St. Paul
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Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
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Full/Part Time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Limited
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Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
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Date Posted: 07/21/2026
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Closing Date: 07/29/2026
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Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
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Division/Unit: Department of Employment & Economic Development
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Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
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Days of Work: Monday - Friday
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Travel Required: No
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Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
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Job Class Option: Data Systems
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Classified Status: Unclassified
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Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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End Date: Reference "Job Summary"
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FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
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Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No
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 Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to two (2) years.
This position exists to design, build, maintain, and support the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) data engineering and MLOps infrastructure. The role focuses on enabling scalable analytics and AI/ML workloads across Databricks and AWS services such as SageMaker, Bedrock, and Glue.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering production-grade data pipelines and machine learning operations, and will ensure that DEED’s Databricks workspace, data lake environments, and cloud-based AI services operate securely, efficiently, and reliably.
Key responsibilities include administering Databricks workspaces, developing and maintaining notebooks and production pipelines, and serving as a technical advisor to application and data science teams implementing MLOps patterns. The position also supports the ongoing administration of the enterprise data lake, contributes to data engineering best practices, and drives continuous improvement through evaluation and adoption of modern data and AI technologies.
This role requires applying project management and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues, lead improvements, and ensure 24/7 availability and performance of production data engineering and MLOps services. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required.
Primary Duties:
- Databricks administration and operational support.
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Development and enhancement of Databricks notebooks, jobs, and pipelines.
- MLOps engineering support for teams using SageMaker, Bedrock, Glue, and other AWS services.
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Data lake management and data engineering for DEED programs.
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Evaluation and recommendation of new data engineering and AI technologies.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 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:
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Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (IA, ND, SD, WI) may telework up to 50%.
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Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
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Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here:
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.
Experience must include:
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High-level technical knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, Unity Catalog, and data lakehouse architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to administer, develop, optimize, and maintain production data lake house environments.
- Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex data pipelines and workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to design scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, Delta Live Tables, and Medallion architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, data analysts, and business stakeholders to support enterprise applications and services.
- 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.
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including GitHub Actions or similar automation platforms for infrastructure and application deployments.
- Ability to implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, GitHub Actions, YAML.
- Familiarity with AWS services related to data engineering (S3, RDS/Postgres, IAM, Glue, networking).
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise data lake architectures for analytics, reporting, or data science initiatives.
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Experience implementing database security best practices, including encryption, access controls, auditing, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with organizational security standards.
- Experience monitoring and optimizing high-availability (24x7) database environments, including performance analysis, capacity planning, replication, disaster recovery, and operational support
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:
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SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
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Criminal History Check
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Reference Check
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Social Security and Address Verification
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Education Verification
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CJIS Background Check
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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.
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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: 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.
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
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Connection with their coworkers and communities
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Opportunities for personal and professional growth
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
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
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Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
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Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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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:
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Training, classes, and professional development
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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:
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A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
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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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and let us know the support you need.
