Data Engineer

prolaio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful compensation

Great health coverage

Flexible Spending Perks

Time to recharge

Family-first benefits

Security & peace of mind

Plan for the future

Care when you need it

Job summary

Prolaio is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team in the Chicagoland area with flexibility for remote locations. You will enhance our data platform by building scalable data lakes, developing pipelines, and collaborating with data scientists and product teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of data engineering or ML engineering experience, strong cloud proficiency (GCP/AWS/Azure), and expertise in Python and SQL for data manipulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, ML Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong cloud proficiency with GCP or AWS/Azure.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing tools like BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift or equivalents.
• Experience with Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect for orchestration.
• Programming in Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation.
• Experience implementing and managing data lakes and data pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and operate data lakes on cloud platforms for scalability and performance.
• Automate data workflows using Python and other scripting languages.
• Build and optimize data pipelines with Dagster, dbt, and related tools.
• Ensure security and compliance within a regulated SDLC, protecting PII/PHI.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to align data solutions with business needs.
• Tackle complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

BigQuery

Databricks

Snowflake

Redshift

Dagster

Airflow

Prefect

Job description

Who Are We?

Prolaio believes that continuous learning and collaboration can make a significant difference in how heart care is administered. We are creating smarter ways to address heart disease and heart risks by uniting patients, care teams, and researchers on a secure, technology-enabled platform that drives clinical innovation and offers a path towards better patient outcomes.

This is precision cardiology, and we know it's within reach.

What Will You Do?

The Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will enhance our data platform, developing and optimizing data pipelines that power advanced analytics and machine learning models. You'll work closely with data scientists, product teams, and other engineers to ensure that our data platform supports ongoing innovation. This role will report to the Lead Data Engineer. We would love to find someone in the Chicagoland area who can collaborate with the team in the office, but are also open to the right candidate in another location.

The Specifics

Data Lake Implementation: Develop, manage and operate data lakes on cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

Automation and Scripting: Utilize Python or other scripting languages to automate data workflows, improve operational efficiency, and support machine learning models.

Data Pipeline Development: Use Dagster, dbt, and other tools to transform and model raw data into a structured format for analytics and reporting.

Security and Compliance: Work inside a regulated SDLC. Ensure that all data processes adhere to security best practices, especially around PII and PHI, and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to align data solutions with business and product needs.

Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Prolaio?

• Impactful Work: You will join in the fight against heart failure (HF) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with the goal of extending and saving the lives of our patients while also being at the forefront of changing the healthcare industry through technology.
• Innovative Environment : You will be part of an organization doing something that's never been done before.
• Professional Growth : You will join a growing team and have a substantial impact on our daily and future operations with the opportunity to continuously learn and grow.
• Collaborative Team : You will be part of a team of collaborative, curious, and committed individuals focused on the collective good, inclusiveness, scientific excellence, and advancing digital health for cardiology.

Who You Are?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, ML Engineer, or similar role.

Cloud Proficiency: Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Data Warehousing: Hands-on experience with BigQuery, or with Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift or a comparable cloud warehouse.

Orchestration: Experience with Dagster, Airflow, Prefect or a comparable orchestrator.

Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation.

Data Lakes: Experience with implementing and managing data lakes.

Communication Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities.

Additional Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Integration Experience: Building ingestion for third-party or clinical data sources, such as electronic data capture systems.
• Healthcare Experience: Previous experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• PII/PHI Knowledge: Understanding of managing data with privacy concerns and security measures.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful Compensation : Competitive salary, performance bonus, and equity so you can share in what we build.
• Great Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and strong company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Perks: HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, and a $1,200 annual Lifestyle Spending Account to support wellness, commuting, family needs, and more.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Family-First Benefits : Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and support for growing families.
• Security & Peace of Mind : Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for the Future : 401(k) plan to help you build long-term financial security.
• Care When You Need It: Easy access to telehealth and optional supplemental coverage for life's unexpected moments.

Starting Salary is at $134,000.00 (Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location)