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FTB's Data Lake Development Unit is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated Data Engineer Specialist I (Information Technology Specialist I) who is interested in contributing to meaningful, high impact work while continuing to develop their technical skills. Our team transforms a wide range of operational, digital submission, financial transaction, and external data sources into detailed, structured data elements by processing and normalizing large volumes of raw, complex datasets into reliable datasets that support FTB's enterprise analytics, business intelligence, predictive modeling, and enterprise applications. This processed data forms the foundation of many of the department's most critical functions, and the work you perform will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of data used across the enterprise. By supporting these essential data flows, you will play an important role in advancing FTB's mission to assist taxpayers and fund vital state programs.

As an Data Engineer Specialist I, you will work alongside experienced team members to support the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data parsing and transformation processes that load and structure data within the Enterprise Data Lake. You will gain hands on experience with data ingestion workflows, parsing logic, schema development, data validation, and daily operational monitoring. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team, grow your technical abilities, and develop foundational skills that will serve you throughout your IT career at FTB.

Teamwork is a cornerstone of our success. We value collaboration, shared problem solving, and working together to ensure strong outcomes. We offer opportunities for professional development and growth, and we are committed to helping staff build long term careers in technology. If you believe you would be a great fit for the Data Lake Development team, we look forward to having the opportunity to meet you!

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**Position Details****Job Code #:**JC-534640

**Position #(s):**564-261-1402-XXX

Working Title: **Data Engineer Specialist I****Classification:**INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

**# of Positions:**Multiple

**Work Location:**Sacramento County

**Telework:**Hybrid

**Job Type:**Permanent, Full Time

Desirable QualificationsIn addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with databases such as DB2, SQL Server, or similar platforms
• Experience with relational database structures, including physical data models and table relationships; distributed data environments such as Hive, HDFS, or comparable big-data systems, relational, warehouse, and Hive data architectures; experience with Apache Hive/HiveQL in Hadoop environments for querying and processing large-scale datasets
• Experience with structured project methodologies or experience participating in the SDLC life cycle of system or data related projects
• Experience with data processing tools or ETL/ELT technologies such as DataStage
• Experience working with structured data formats XML, JSON, and scripting languages such as Unix, Python etc
• Experience working with data processing frameworks such as PySpark and understand how large datasets are transformed at scale
• Ability to support and troubleshoot data workflows, identify data anomalies, and help ensure high quality data outputs
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with attention to detail, accuracy, and logical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non technical teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, reliability, ownership of tasks, accountability, and a proactive approach to learning
• Experience leading and mentoring others
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with common productivity tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint

Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

(916) 845-3608

Hiring Unit Contact:

Stephanie Milton /IT Workforce

(916) 845-4505

Stephanie.Milton@ftb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

(916) 845-2860

FTBReasonableAccommodationUnit@ftb.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026