Data Engineer
Keller Postman LLC
AzureCloudETL
Senior Data Engineer
Vālenz® Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AzureETLNoSQLPySparkPythonRDBMS
About the role
- Design and maintain high-performance data pipelines, automate processes, and implement scalable data storage solutions using Databricks on Azure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing, integrate new data sources, and apply best practices in data lake architecture
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data processing capabilities across the organization
- Design and implement efficient, high-performance data ingestion pipelines from diverse sources utilizing Databricks on Azure
- Develop and maintain reliable data pipelines, automating manual processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to design and support robust processes for loading data into relational, dimensional, and NoSQL database systems
- Implement best practices in data lake architecture to ensure scalable, standardized, and optimized data storage and processing solutions
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and acquire new data sources that align with organizational objectives
- Actively participate in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and delivery of high-quality solutions
Requirements
- 4+ years experience in a highly technical and hands-on data engineering, or data science role
- Proficiency with Databricks and/or PySpark is a strong advantage
- Hands-on experience in developing ETL processes
- Familiarity with Data Lakehouse systems and/or migrating RDBMS to Lakehouse architectures
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to build and refine processes from the ground up
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to investigate beyond initial findings
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to testing and validating results
- Comfortable working with unstructured data and navigating ambiguous outcomes
- A plus if you have: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Knowledge of common healthcare data types (e.g., medical claims, eligibility, provider networks, Rx claims) from various sources
- Python or Databricks certifications
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with generous employer subsidies
- Flexible and remote working options
- 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Supportive family benefits, including paid leave for new family members
- Companywide philanthropic program, Valenz Communities Connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data engineeringdata scienceDatabricksPySparkETL processesdata lake architecturedata ingestion pipelinesNoSQL databasesRDBMSLakehouse architecture
Soft skills
organizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailprocess refinementcollaborationcontinuous improvementagile developmentinvestigative skillsadaptability
Certifications
Python certificationDatabricks certificationBachelor's degree in statisticsBachelor's degree in mathematicsBachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in computer science
