Clinical Data and Visualization Engineer

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 91,107 - 126,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Ascension-paid tuition

Paid time off (PTO)

Emotional well-being resources

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health system in Austin, TX, is seeking a professional to lead technical data strategy, design scalable solutions within Google Cloud Platform, and deliver insights through sophisticated Tableau dashboards. Candidates should have a qualifying educational background, including a High School diploma with relevant experience or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree. This hybrid role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Proficiency in managing collaborative codebases and deployment pipelines using GitHub.
• Practical experience in MDM frameworks and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical data strategy for clinical datasets.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions within Google Cloud Platform.
• Architect and deliver Tableau dashboards for actionable insights.
• Integrate disparate clinical data sources ensuring data integrity.
• Act as the primary technical lead for multi-phase data initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in managing collaborative codebases

Practical experience in Master Data Management frameworks

Ability to audit existing data infrastructure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience

Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Tableau

Informatica

GitHub

Job description

Details

Location: Austin, TX | Hybrid

Facility: Ascension Seton - Texas Administrative Office

Department: Data Delivery and Governance

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary: $91,107.00 - $126,998.00 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Data Architecture & Governance: Lead the technical data strategy for the Dell Children’s Heart Center, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-stakes clinical datasets including IMPACT Clinic and Pulmonary Hypertension registries.
• GCP Cloud Engineering: Design and implement scalable, high-performance data solutions within Google Cloud Platform, leveraging Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery to automate data ingestion and transformation for complex healthcare workflows.
• Advanced Analytics & Visualization: Architect and deliver sophisticated Tableau dashboards and REDCap survey instruments (e.g., Psychosocial Survey Measures) to provide real-time, actionable insights for Cardiology Quality Assurance and Annual Outcomes reporting.
• Full-Stack Data Integration: Direct the integration of disparate clinical data sources using Informatica Data Quality and SQL, ensuring rigorous data modeling and warehouse integrity to support the Heart Center Patient Identifier and referral systems.
• Technical Project Orchestration: Act as the primary technical lead for multi-phase data initiatives, providing high-fidelity work estimates, managing senior-level stakeholder communications, and navigating the regulatory complexities of protected health information (PHI).

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• DevOps & Version Control: Proficiency in managing collaborative codebases and deployment pipelines using GitHub to ensure reproducible data engineering practices.
• Master Data Management (MDM): Practical experience in MDM frameworks and data governance to maintain "single source of truth" integrity across distributed pediatric specialty systems.
• Strategic Optimization: Ability to audit existing data infrastructure and advise leadership on migrating legacy workflows toward modern open-source database patterns and optimized cloud spend.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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