Data Engineer

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $30.008 Job Posting: JR2026-00030195 Data Engineer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-07-2026 Job Description: DHHS Data Office is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team and help build the data infrastructure that powers insights across the organization. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines; ensure data quality and reliability; and enable high‑impact analytics and reporting. This position is ideal for early‑career professionals who enjoy solving technical challenges, working with modern data platforms, and contributing meaningful solutions that support the people of Nebraska. This is an on-site, full-time/permanent role in Lincoln. Not eligible to be a contracted or remote position. **The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. ** What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience with modern data engineering technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and cloud data environments. Opportunities to design and deliver data solutions that directly support public-sector initiatives and benefit the people of Nebraska. Collaboration with talented engineers on challenging, meaningful technical projects. Professional growth through mentorship, training, and real-world engineering experience. Examples of Work Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Support extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources into cloud-based data lakes and warehouses. Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness across datasets and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Analysts, BI Developers, and business partners, to deliver solutions that align with business needs. Develop and optimize data processing workflows using SQL, Python, and PySpark. Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance, operational issues, and data anomalies in both development and production environments. Participate in Agile delivery processes such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews. Contribute to performance testing, data validation, and continuous improvement of data infrastructure. Document data flows, transformation logic, schema changes, and implementation details to support maintainability. Build technical and professional skills through ongoing learning, mentorship, and hands-on project work. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered. Foundational experience with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python. Experience (academic, project-based, or professional) working with data pipelines or distributed data processing frameworks such as PySpark. Basic familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Snowflake). Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or similar orchestration and compute platforms. Understanding of CI/CD concepts, version control, or automation for data workflows. Exposure to Agile methodologies or project-based delivery Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Eagerness to learn modern data engineering tools and techniques. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.