Data Engineers

University of Utah Health’s University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office is hiring Data Engineers to design and deliver reliable data transformation pipelines and reporting foundations. This hybrid role supports analytics and institutional reporting with hands-on work across data modeling, automation, and complex SQL, backed by a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid). You must reside in the state of Utah and be able to work from campus 3 days per week.

What you’ll do

• Investigate source data structures, relationships, content, and quality to support requirements discovery.
• Design, build, implement, and maintain data transformation pipelines, processes, and reporting structures that support data science, strategic reporting, master data sources, enterprise integrations, point-in-time snapshots, and more.
• Automate and manage data quality audits and correction processes.
• Write complex SQL queries to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Maintain data and process documentation, including data flow diagrams, data concepts, keys, definitions, and process steps.
• Share ideas and knowledge, learn from others, and grow with the team as new methods and tools are explored through continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 4 years of work experience in institutional research, business analytics, data science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in querying, manipulating, and analyzing complex datasets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with data querying languages, including SQL.
• Python coding proficiency.
• Experience working with APIs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (for example, bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Tools you’ll work with

SQL, Python, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, APIs, Oracle SQL, PeopleSoft, Lucid Chart, AWS, Glue, Apache Airflow

Benefits and support

• Personal 401a retirement account with an employer contribution of 14.2%.
• Highly competitive health insurance.
• Generous paid leave time.
• Free public transportation pass (UTA).
• 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members.
• Participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS).

Additional role details

• Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000 per year.
• Position type: Benefited Staff.
• This office is not able to support visa sponsorship; living in and working from Utah is a requirement.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen may be required.
• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available in the application process for individuals with disabilities.

Job levels: Data Engineer, II; Data Engineer, III; Data Engineer, IV; or Data Engineer, V may be offered based on experience requirements outlined by the department. The University of Utah is a participating employer with URS.