Sr Data Engineer

Position Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Data Engineer to drive the implementation of our Data Strategy and Initiatives. This role is both hands-on and strategic, focusing on scalable solutions that support internal teams and external clients across the healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical data engineering

Strong preference for startup healthcare technology experience

Proven expertise in infrastructure engineering

Advanced experience with the modern data stack

Deep understanding of data privacy and security standards

Strong collaboration skills with product engineering teams

Key Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development & Integration

Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes

Engineer data pipelines for near real-time reporting

Develop data solutions for performance measurement

Analyze and engineer customer pattern data

Design and implement third-party integrations

Implement FHIR/HL7 data exchanges

Data Warehousing & Database Management

Design scalable data warehouse and self-serve solutions

Implement and optimize performant data models

Develop connections for 1st and 3rd party data sources

Handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data

Create standard APIs for data access

Manage client and pharmacy data flows

Execute on a 5-year data strategy roadmap

Compliance & Security

Implement HIPAA-compliant data solutions

Build secure data transfer mechanisms

Maintain audit trails and logging infrastructure

Design and uphold regulatory compliance frameworks

Create PHI-specific security protocols

Ensure GDPR and CCPA compliance

Analytics & Performance

Develop near real-time analytics pipelines

Build solutions for performance monitoring and patient journey analytics

Engineer outcomes measurement tools

Support advanced analytics frameworks

Integrate and align data across business intelligence, analytics, data science, and engineering

Technical Skills

Cloud: AWS (Redshift, S3, Lambda)

Modern Stack: dbt, Fivetran

Languages: SQL, Python, Java (Scala, R & Go are a plus)

Tools: Metabase, Domo, Looker, PowerBI, Tableau

Other: API development, security implementation, performance tuning, automated testing

Critical Attributes

Startup and high-growth company experience

Strong cross-functional collaboration

Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations

Compliance and security-driven mindset

Innovation-focused and results-oriented

Proven success in technical and business partnerships

Impact Areas

Secure and scalable data architecture

Integration with product engineering

Full regulatory compliance

Privacy-first analytics design

Revenue-driving data solutions

Development of healthcare metrics

High-level cross-team collaboration

Performance Expectations

1. Technical Delivery & Quality

Maintain data pipeline/system uptime

Complete code reviews within 48 hours

Keep data error rate under 1%

Pass all security and compliance checks

Maintain accurate documentation

Zero critical findings in audits

2. Work Management & Delivery

Engage actively in governance, roadmap, and pipeline planning

Provide timely status updates

Keep documentation current

Respond to critical issues within 2 hours

Maintain 95% sprint commitment accuracy

Deliver complete technical specifications

3. Team Leadership & Collaboration

Lead weekly mentoring and bi-weekly architecture sessions

Provide code review feedback within 24 hours

Maintain consistent communication with product engineering

Participate in cross-functional planning

Share and document key technical decisions

4. Innovation & Growth

Propose quarterly technical/system improvements

Contribute to long-term strategy development

Host knowledge sharing sessions

Stay current with healthcare tech trends

Identify automation and efficiency opportunities

Share best practices across teams

5. Data Quality & Governance

Maintain data accuracy above 99%

Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance

Conduct monthly security and compliance reviews

Keep data governance documentation updated

Monitor system performance continuously

Maintain audit-ready standards

6. Stakeholder Management

Provide timely updates and performance reports

Attend product meetings regularly

Escalate issues effectively and maintain open communication

Respond to stakeholder requests within 1 business day

Present technical roadmaps confidently

7. Professional Development

Complete quarterly compliance/security training

Keep certifications current

Attend relevant conferences/webinars

Host internal workshops

Stay updated on industry regulations and technologies

Contribute to industry technical literature

8. Operational Excellence

Optimize pipelines quarterly for performance

Ensure systems can scale 20x

Maintain readiness for audits and disaster recovery

Implement automated testing

Keep technical debt within acceptable levels