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Healthcare Data Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Data Architect (Data Platform)

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$61.75 - $79.25/hr

As a Data Architect for healthcare applications, you are responsible for innovating, designing and ... Specific Job Skills: * 12+ years of software engineering experience, including hands-on technical ...

Data Engineer IV - AI & Data Products

Draper, UT · On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

Data Engineer IV - AI & Data Products (Draper UT, In-Office) Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is ... Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision * 401(k) match, 6%/3% * DTO (discretionary time off)

Software Engineer, Data

Lehi, UT · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Data , you will be the core engineer responsible for building, scaling, and ... Infant care leave * On-site gym/showers open 24/7 About Neighbor: Neighbor is the largest and most ...

Software Engineer, Data

Lehi, UT

$107K - $129K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Data , you will be the core engineer responsible for building, scaling, and ... Infant care leave * On-site gym/showers open 24/7 About Neighbor: Neighbor is the largest and most ...

Software Engineer, Data

Lehi, UT · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Data , you will be the core engineer responsible for building, scaling, and ... Infant care leave * On-site gym/showers open 24/7 About Neighbor: Neighbor is the largest and most ...

Healthcare Coordinator

Clinton, UT · On-site

$18 - $25.50/hr

The Healthcare Coordinator should support each patient in a consultative and educational manner ... Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured ...

Healthcare Coordinator

Sandy, UT · On-site

$18 - $25.50/hr

The Healthcare Coordinator should support each patient in a consultative and educational manner ... Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured ...

Healthcare Coordinator

Centerville, UT · On-site

$18 - $25.50/hr

The Healthcare Coordinator should support each patient in a consultative and educational manner ... Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured ...

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How much do healthcare data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare data engineer in Utah is $118,090.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,200.00 and $125,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a healthcare data engineer?

A Healthcare Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure in the healthcare industry. They work with large datasets from electronic health records (EHRs), medical devices, and other sources to ensure data is stored, processed, and accessed efficiently. Their role includes developing data pipelines, ensuring compliance with healthcare data regulations (such as HIPAA), and optimizing data for analytics and machine learning. By enabling secure and efficient data management, Healthcare Data Engineers help improve patient care, streamline operations, and support medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a healthcare data engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Healthcare Data Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science, data modeling, and understanding of healthcare data standards, often supported by a relevant degree and experience with big data technologies. Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python or R, knowledge of data warehousing solutions, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations or health information systems are typically required, along with certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics or Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA). Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are highly valued for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are essential for building secure, reliable data systems that support healthcare analytics and ensure regulatory compliance.

What are some typical projects or challenges a healthcare data engineer might face in their day-to-day work?

As a Healthcare Data Engineer, you may work on projects such as designing data pipelines to aggregate data from multiple EHR systems, ensuring data integrity and security throughout the process. A common challenge in this role is working with complex, sensitive datasets that must remain compliant with healthcare privacy regulations while still being accessible and useful for analysis. You’ll likely collaborate closely with data scientists, clinicians, and IT teams to understand data requirements and optimize system performance. Troubleshooting data quality issues and continuously improving data architecture are regular tasks, making adaptability and continuous learning important for ongoing success.

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Infographic showing various Healthcare Data Engineer job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $118,090 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

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Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Angular/NodeJS Engineer
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Build, support, and migrate a cloud-based Web Dashboard application that processes healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions
  • Design, build, and maintain Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces (RESTful APIs) in Java and/or NodeJS that retrieve, transform, and serve EDI healthcare records
  • Integrate with internal platform APIs, EDI processing pipelines, and data services to deliver live and historical EDI transaction data reliably and performantly
  • Support and contribute to an Angular-based dashboard front-end - consuming APIs, building or maintaining components, and ensuring data is surfaced accurately to business and clinical users
  • Collaborate with back-end C#/.Net and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure reliable data delivery across services
  • Write clean, testable, well-documented code and participate actively in code review
  • Perform unit and integration testing across back-end services and API layers
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and performance of back-end services in production on AWS
  • Apply and promote best software engineering practices within an Agile framework
  • Use Git and GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development
Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience with Java and/or NodeJS back-end integration work and Angular front-end User Interface (UI)
  • An understanding of structured healthcare data
  • Proven experience building back-end services that serve structured EDI or healthcare data to front-end application
  • Hands-on Angular experience with the ability to integrate APIs and contribute to front-end components
  • Strong back-end development experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript/NodeJS - API design, data transformation, error handling, and performance
  • Experience with Angular or another Modern front-end framework
  • Proven ability to build RESTful APIs that consume and transform structured data (XML, JSON)
  • Working knowledge of Angular, including components, services, and API integration
  • Hands-on Cloud (AWS/Azure) experience, including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, or related services
  • Proficiency with Git/GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows
  • Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to work with stakeholders and cross-functional engineers to define and refine API requirements
  • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) and JIRA
  • An ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team
  • Strong attention to detail, especially around data accuracy and fidelity for healthcare records
  • An ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional CertificationsNone requiredYears of Professional Experience8+ years of software development experience with a strong back-end focus (Java and/or NodeJS)
8+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in healthcare or enterprise environmentsDesired experienceElectronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
  • X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)
Familiarity with web document submission processes
Experience in a high paced DevOps environment
Front-end development experience
Familiarity with healthcare payer/Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operations
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in API and web applications
Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.1) for government-facing applications
Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS)
Familiarity with C#/.Net back-end services for cross-team integration touchpoints
Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)Formal EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical disciplineCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTES:
  1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
  2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
  3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
  4. This is a W-2 position
  5. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
  6. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.