Senior Data Engineer
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Gifthealth is hiring a Senior Data Engineer. The Sr. Data Engineer leads design and architecture of Gifthealth’s critical data pipelines and platform components, sets technical standards, mentors engineers, ensures scalability and reliability, partners across teams, evaluates new tools, and safeguards personal health information, while communicating complex solutions to stakeholders.
Key focus areas include Lead design and architecture of critical data pipelines and platform components, Set technical standards and best practices for the data team, and Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Data Engineering Experience, Senior-Level Ownership, and Bachelor's In Mathematics. Important skills include Scalability, Test Automation, Data Engineering, dbt, Communication, and Apache Airflow. Preferred (not required): Amazon Web Services, Ruby, Fivetran, and Airflow.
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Position Summary The Sr. Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design and architecture of Gifthealth's most critical data pipelines and platform components, establishing technical standards, and mentoring the broader engineering team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of data engineering experience with demonstrated senior-level ownership, expert command of SQL, Python, and dbt, and the communication skills to align both technical and non-technical stakeholders on complex problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of our most critical data pipelines and data platform components
- Set technical standards and best practices that elevate the entire data team
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
- Own the health, scalability, and reliability of our orchestration infrastructure
- Partner with engineering, analytics, and leadership to shape the roadmap for our data platform
- Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to keep our stack modern and effective
- Ensure compliance and confidentiality of Personal Health Information across all data Qualifications
- Education : Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative field and relevant work experience as a Senior Data Engineer
- Experience : 6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with demonstrated senior-level ownership
- Skills :
- 6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with demonstrated senior-level ownership
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python, with deep experience in Airflow or a comparable orchestrator
- Strong track record with dbt, modern data warehouse platforms, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team standards and culture
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, make sound technical decisions, and drive projects to completion
- Experience with AWS, Fivetran, and automated testing; Ruby experience is a plus
- Excellent communication skills — you can align technical and non-technical stakeholders on complex problems
- An excitement about what data can do for healthcare and patients Work Environment
- Location : Remote Employment Classification Status: Full-time FLSA: Exempt
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you do not meet every requirement but still feel you would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply!
Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel. Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.
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