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Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-ValleyPosition Overview:
* REQUIRES 2 DAYS IN OFFICE IN SACRAMENTO.The Analytics Engineer 3 is a specialized mid level technical professional who exercises independent judgment to architect, engineer, and govern the enterprise "Semantic Layer." Unlike a report builder, this role acts as a "Logic Architect," designing the reusable data models, security frameworks, and metric definitions that serve as the Single Source of Truth for the organization.
This position is a key independent contributor and member of the System Data & Analytics team in Digital. The Analytics Engineer 3 is responsible for the full lifecycle engineering of the department's semantic infrastructure. This role requires the exercise of discretion to determine the appropriate modeling strategy—choosing between Import, DirectQuery, or Direct Lake modes—to balance performance with data freshness. The ideal candidate moves fluidly between managing legacy SSAS partitions and architecting modern Microsoft Fabric semantic models using engineering tools like Tabular Editor and ALM Toolkit. This role operates with minimal oversight, defining the governance and security logic for their domain.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- Epic Cogito Certification within one year of start date.
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) within one year of start date.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 6 years of progressive experience in analytics engineering, business intelligence architecture, or semantic modeling.
- Experience independently architecting enterprise-grade data models.
- Experience managing the application lifecycle management of tabular models.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong proficiency in Advanced DAX and SQL.
- Languages: Expert SQL; Advanced DAX.
- Tools: Deep proficiency in Tabular Editor (2 or 3), DAX Studio, ALM Toolkit, and Power BI Service.
- Architecture: Expert knowledge of Dimensional Modeling (Star Schema) and Composite Models.
- Engineering: Experience with CI/CD pipelines for semantic models and Git integration.
- Concepts: Deep understanding of the VertiPaq engine (compression, encoding, materialization).
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $117,436.80 to $176,155.20 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Epic Cogito Certification within one year of start date
- Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate DP-600 within one year of start date
- Six years of progressive experience in analytics engineering, business intelligence architecture, or semantic modeling
- Experience independently architecting enterprise-grade data models
- Experience managing application lifecycle management of tabular models
- Expert SQL and advanced DAX proficiency
- Deep proficiency with Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, ALM Toolkit, and Power BI Service
- Expert knowledge of dimensional modeling using star schemas and composite models
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for semantic models and Git integration
- Deep understanding of the VertiPaq engine, including compression, encoding, and materialization
- Availability to work two days per week in the Sacramento office
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.
