Data Engineer (f/m/d)

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a talented Data Engineer to enhance data processing infrastructure and develop robust data pipelines. This role involves collaborating with medical teams and utilizing cutting-edge technologies to manage large biomedical datasets. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and strong programming skills in SQL, Python, or Java. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying generous benefits, including 30 vacation days and a €3,000 recruitment bonus. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing healthcare through data-driven solutions.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

€3,000 recruitment bonus

Attractive pension scheme

Opportunities for education and development

Access to public transport

In-house kindergarten

Staff residences

Onboarding app

Extended staff restaurant hours

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in relevant fields with skills in data processing systems.
• Strong knowledge in database design and data integration.

Aufgaben

• Support collection and processing of large biomedical datasets.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.

Kenntnisse

SQL

Python

Java

Data integration

ETL processes

API development

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Data Science

Master's degree in Medical Informatics

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree in Applied Mathematics

Master's degree in Natural Sciences

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Airflow

Git

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital combines medical care, teaching, and research at an international standard. The University Clinic covers the entire spectrum of medicine, with 37 specialist clinics, 35 institutes, and six interdisciplinary units. Integrating health care, research, and teaching in one central building, this hospital provides optimal conditions for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration, as well as for clinical and scientific networking. Outstandingly well-qualified teams of doctors, nurses, and scientists care for patients' health. Patient-centered medicine and high-quality follow-up care are ensured by approximately 9,000 staff members. With 1,400 beds, the University Clinic cares for around 50,000 inpatient and 200,000 outpatient cases annually.

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a

Data Engineer (f/m/d)

Working hours: Full-time 100% (currently 38.5 hours/week)
Duration/Term of employment: 3 years with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate may pursue a doctoral degree.
Start date: As soon as possible
Remuneration: EG 13 (TV-L)

Description and essential criteria:

• Support the collection, storage, and processing of large biomedical datasets by designing, building, and maintaining high-performance data processing infrastructure and developing data pipelines for analysis and applications.
• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure and architecture for a unified data processing system.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to handle structured and unstructured medical data (biosignals, clinical data) for evaluation using biostatistics and machine learning.
• Collaborate with medical teams, natural sciences, medical informatics, biostatistics, data science, the Data Integration Center at RWTH Aachen University Hospital, and industry partners.
• Create APIs for data access and develop user-friendly applications progressively.
• Enhance data quality by implementing standards, anomaly detection, and deduplication strategies.
• Assist in data analysis and machine learning model development by cleaning and preparing data.

Your profile:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Medical Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or related fields with skills in designing, building, and maintaining data processing systems and scalable data pipelines.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge in: Database design (relational, NoSQL, time-series, multimodal), Data integration, ETL processes, API development.
• Practical experience with relevant programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Java.
• Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Airflow).
• Knowledge of data flows, data architectures in healthcare, and standards/protocols in the sector.
• Desirable: Experience with HPC clusters, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), project management skills, AI/ML knowledge, version control (Git), Docker, UX/UI design, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organized, proactive, problem-solving skills, fluency in English (C1), and good German (B1).
  Willingness to learn new tools and trends.

Why choose us?

• 30 days of vacation per year.
• €3,000 bonus for recruiting in the care sector.
• Attractive pension scheme (VBL).
• Opportunities for education and development.
• Access to public transport.
• In-house kindergarten (subject to availability).
• Staff residences (by arrangement).
• Onboarding app for new employees.
• Extended staff restaurant hours.

Application:

The deadline for applications is 20.06.2025, referencing "GB-P-50591".

Contact:

University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Anesthesiology, Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Jan Larmann, Ph.D., Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen. For inquiries, contact Melanie Etheredge at [e-mail] or [phone].

We look forward to your application! We promote diversity and encourage applications from all genders, women, and people with disabilities. Employment at less than full-time is possible. Preferably apply via our digital portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de to ensure data protection and efficient processing.