Job Information
State of Minnesota Data Engineer / Information Technology Specialist 5 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Data Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Housing Finance Agency
Job ID : 92476
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/02/2026
Closing Date : 03/16/2026
Division/Unit : BTS - Architect
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Supervisor: Subel Sunbeeb
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MAPE
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
Eligibility to Bid:
MAPE: You must be in the same job class as this posting, but within a different work unit and must be a permanent classified employee, and not on probation.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available per the State of Minnesota policy.
Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates residing in Wisconsin within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in Wisconsin are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office.
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.
Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI to design, develop, and manage data solutions that seamlessly integrate with different applications. The role will provide critical business reports by collecting and analyzing business data. The role will serve as an expert in data services and a proven track record of leveraging Power BI for advanced data visualization and reporting.
Essential Job Duties
Design and implement end-to-end data solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric capabilities, including Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, and Power BI.
Build and maintain data pipelines and workflows on Azure, ensuring optimal performance for AI and analytics use cases.
Develop interactive and visually compelling dashboards and reports in Power BI to support business intelligence and decision-making.
Manage and maintain data lakes, warehouses, and real-time streaming solutions using Microsoft Fabric and other Azure tools.
Ensure data security, governance, and compliance with industry standards.
Troubleshoot and enhance existing data solutions and Power BI reports for performance and usability.
Stay updated with advancements in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure AI services to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Ten (10) years of progressive, hands-on experience in Enterprise Applications and Data Engineering.
A bachelor’ s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience, OR a Master’s degree in the listed fields may substitutes for three (3) years of experience
Five (5) years of demonstrated experience using Microsoft Power BI to design and develop advanced dashboards, reports, and data models.
Demonstrated expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Oracle Database, and enterprise data warehouse environments.
Experience designing and implementing data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and big data processing frameworks.
Proficiency in programming languages and query tools, including Python and SQL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability and willingness to continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies in data engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Azure Data Engineering, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or DBA.
Knowledge of AI/ML integration using Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services.
Knowledge of curating and organizing data into bronze, silver, and gold layers.
Familiarity with DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Physical Requirements
Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Reference Checks.
Job related background checks.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
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.