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HydroJug

Director of Data Analytics

Ogden, UT · On-site

... Dashboard Engineer to translate data into operating dashboards QUALIFICATIONS * 6+ years in ... Clear, direct communication with non-technical stakeholders (Finance, Ops, Marketing) ABOUT ...

Pwc

Data Engineer - Senior Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

$124K - $280K/yr

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ...

Atonom

Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

Share product feedback with Engineering and Product teams, including data handling limitations ... Self-directed and low-ego. You ask good questions, take feedback well, and move fast in ambiguous ...

Atonom

Data Engineer

Provo, UT

$109K - $131K/yr

Share product feedback with Engineering and Product teams, including data handling limitations ... Self-directed and low-ego. You ask good questions, take feedback well, and move fast in ambiguous ...

Atonom

Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$50K - $90K/yr

Share product feedback with Engineering and Product teams, including data handling limitations ... Self-directed and low-ego. You ask good questions, take feedback well, and move fast in ambiguous ...

RED CAT HOLDINGS

Data Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$105K - $126K/yr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or equivalent ... This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical ...

Sunwest Bank

Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

What We're Looking For (Required) * 5-10 years of experience in data engineering with a proven ... Direct experience with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake; familiarity with Azure Synapse or Snowflake is ...

Sunwest Bank

Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

What We're Looking For (Required) * 5-10 years of experience in data engineering with a proven ... Direct experience with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake; familiarity with Azure Synapse or Snowflake is ...

Pattern

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT

$99K - $135K/yr

This role reports directly to the Director of Data Engineering. * You will be joining a growing team of data professionals that span multiple geographies. * In this role, you will collaborate closely ...

Pattern

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

This role reports directly to the Director of Data Engineering. * You will be joining a growing team of data professionals that span multiple geographies. * In this role, you will collaborate closely ...

Pattern

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

This role reports directly to the Director of Data Engineering. * You will be joining a growing team of data professionals that span multiple geographies. * In this role, you will collaborate closely ...

Mastercard, Inc.

Lead Data Scientist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

... direct data science / machine learning projects within the team. - Design and implement machine ... data engineering to develop scalable solutions. - Identify areas where resources fall short of ...

MasterCard

Lead Data Scientist

Holladay, UT · On-site +1

... direct data science / machine learning projects within the team. - Design and implement machine ... data engineering to develop scalable solutions. - Identify areas where resources fall short of ...

Pwc

Data Engineer - Senior Associate

Salt Lake City, UT

$77K - $202K/yr

... directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) for efficient data organization and processing - Supporting the ... Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical ...

Exiger

Forward Deployed Engineer

South Ogden, UT · Hybrid

You will operate at the intersection of engineering, data science, and mission delivery - embedded ... Partner with program directors, data scientists, and software engineers to operationalize models ...

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How much do director data engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data engineering in Utah is $177,258.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,800.00 and $230,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Data Engineering, and how are they typically addressed?

A Director of Data Engineering often encounters challenges such as integrating disparate data sources, maintaining data quality and security at scale, and aligning data strategy with evolving business goals. Successfully addressing these challenges requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, continuous upskilling in new technologies, and implementing best practices for data governance and automation. Directors must balance hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning, ensuring their teams are equipped to deliver reliable and high-performing data infrastructure. By fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability, Directors help their organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving data landscape.

What does a Director of Data Engineering do?

A Director of Data Engineering leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of data infrastructure within an organization. They manage teams responsible for data pipelines, storage, and processing systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. This role involves collaborating with business leaders, data scientists, and analysts to align data capabilities with company goals. Additionally, they oversee technology selection, governance, security, and best practices for data management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Data Engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Data Engineering, you need deep expertise in data architecture, data pipeline design, large-scale database systems, and leadership, typically supported by a relevant degree and significant experience managing engineering teams. Familiarity with tools like SQL, Python, Spark, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and certifications such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are often expected. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and inspire teams are key soft skills in this position. These skills ensure the successful design and execution of robust data solutions that drive organizational decision-making and innovation.

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Assistant Director of Data and Analytics Services

Assistant Director of Data and Analytics Services

Cambia Health Solutions

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 hours ago

Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 298 rated insurance

Job description

Assistant Director of Data & Analytics Engineering
Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) in our Portland, OR, Renton, WA, or Salt Lake City, UT offices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location or be willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of data and analytics professionals is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Data & Analytics Services (DAS) team, our Assistant Director of Data & Analytics Engineering leads data engineering teams responsible for building and sustaining enterprise data platforms - supporting analytics, purpose-built data products, and operational reporting across the enterprise - all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system.
As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us.
Do you bring a consulting-oriented mindset combined with deep hands-on data engineering expertise? Do you thrive leading high-performance teams through technological change while delivering measurable business value? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5 years of combined demonstrated leadership experience in architecture, applications, or account management using current relevant technologies
  • 7 years managing business or technology organizations with demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership
  • Experience managing SaaS products and teams may be required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Thorough knowledge of finance, budget, and project management principles
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary, high-performance teams across the full software development lifecycle
  • Experience with architecture principles and design patterns across application types including web, integration, and business intelligence

Skills and Attributes:
  • Deep expertise in data engineering, data warehousing, and analytics (OLAP), with solid familiarity in operational reporting and transactional processing (OLTP) requirements
  • Hands-on proficiency with modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake strongly preferred), dbt or equivalent ELT tools, SQL/Python stored procedures, and orchestration tools (Airflow/OpenFlow or similar)
  • Experience migrating platforms, integrating data, data profiling, performance optimization, and data governance/security/compliance
  • Demonstrated success leading full system development lifecycle for data products and analytics solutions in complex enterprise environments, preferably healthcare/payer
  • Experience with emerging capabilities such as semantic layers, metadata management, streaming data, DevOps/DataOps, CI/CD for data, and AI/agentic analytics enablement
  • Healthcare domain knowledge (Provider Network & Contract Management, Claims, Membership, Pricing, Alternate Payment Models, Shared Savings/Incentive Programs, Care Gap Management) highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and resources to drive efficiency and innovation within area of expertise
  • Strong servant leadership qualities with personal agility, innovation, flexibility, and perseverance in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to manage through influence across formal and informal channels to gain alignment and synergy across stakeholders

What You Will Do at Cambia:
  • Lead and motivate teams of data engineers and managers to deliver on-time, high-quality, scalable data solutions - defining and communicating success in terms of value delivered to internal customers and business stakeholders
  • Partner closely with data modeling, product, data governance, quality assurance, portfolio management, and business teams to design scalable data models and platform artifacts; optimize platform performance through query tuning, compute sizing, workload isolation, and cost management
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders across DAS and payer operations - facilitating prioritization, managing to defined service levels, and ensuring data services are effective, efficient, and highly valued
  • Drive adoption of modern data practices including semantic layers, metadata management, data observability, and CI/CD for data; champion automation and AI-assisted engineering to reduce manual effort and increase team productivity and impact
  • Manage financial responsibilities including budgeting labor and services expenditures, tracking budget status, and presenting business value delivered through data engineering efforts to DAS management and business partners
  • Develop risk assessments and transition plans to guide the organization through technological change, ensuring smooth adoption of new tools and practices while balancing multiple priorities across the Data & Analytics Services portfolio
  • You bring unique value to our community of 200 leaders running our company. By actively engaging with your peers and inspiring your teams, you play an essential role in making health care easier and lives better.

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.
  • Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range is $163,200-220,800, the full salary range is $153,000-250,000, and the bonus target is 25%.
  • North Dakota: The expected hiring range is 146,001-197,732 the full salary range is 129,767-214,115 and the bonus target is15%.

About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.

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