DATA ENGINEER

Healthfuse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Share Program

Job summary

Healthfuse is hiring a Data Engineer to design and operate our Fabric-based data platform. You will build pipelines, manage lakehouses, and enable real-time messaging between the web platform and Fabric.

Role requires 3–5 years in data engineering, proficiency with MSSQL/SQL, Python, and experience with Fabric and Azure Service Bus. Healthfuse offers a strong benefits package and opportunities to shape a growing data team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional Data Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (lakehouses, pipelines, notebooks).
• Experience with Azure Service Bus or equivalent event-driven messaging services.
• Strong proficiency in MSSQL and complex SQL development.
• Experience with Python for data engineering and pipeline automation.
• Experience with Alteryx or an alternative ETL/data transformation tool.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and lakehouses within Microsoft Fabric.
• Architect and implement Azure Service Bus integrations for bidirectional communication between the web platform and Fabric.
• Develop and maintain event-driven processing workflows to replace manual handling.
• Collaborate with platform and product stakeholders to surface Fabric outputs in the web portal.

Skills

Data Engineering

Azure Fabric

MSSQL/SQL

Python

Event-driven design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

About Our Company

At Healthfuse, ever since our inception in January 2011, we’ve helped hospitals and other healthcare provider organizations protect and strengthen their bottom line so they can protect and strengthen the patient communities they serve. We do this by setting a standard of transparency, trust, and optimal outcomes for their revenue cycle vendor and payer partnerships.Our mission is focused on positively impacting our clients’ margin, which has always been at risk and is threatened more now than ever. Our ultimate vision is to be the “must have” partner for all healthcare provider CFOs who are looking to achieve optimal outcomes from their vendor and payer partnerships, and we’re making progress on this every single day.And in doing so, we strive to be humble, hungry, and smart.Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that values your ideas and energy. At Healthfuse, you are not just starting a job; you are building and advancing a career that makes a real difference.

What You’ll Love About Working at Healthfuse

• Innovate in Healthcare: Join a highly regarded company with 15+ years of experience, serving 550+ hospitals, where your work directly contributes to positive change in the industry and the communities it serves.
• Grow Your Career: Step into a fast-paced, high-growth field with ample opportunity for professional development — and the rare chance to build a brand-new function from the ground up.
• Enjoy the Perks: A competitive package including salary, bonus opportunity, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, SHARE Plan (profit-sharing), and generous time off to recharge.

Job Summary

The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the data platform infrastructure that powers Healthfuse's internal and client-facing operations. This role is central to our transition from a Business Intelligence Analyst-driven workflow to a modern, automated, AI-enabled data platform built on Microsoft Fabric.A core focus of this role is the architecture and development of Fabric-based data pipelines and service bus integrations that enable real-time communication between Healthfuse's web platform and the Fabric processing environment. This includes event-driven messaging for spec table changes, file processing status (errors, warnings, completions) report refresh notifications surfaced through the web portal. The Data Engineer will also support legacy ETL workflows, complex SQL development, and data validation to ensure continuity and accuracy across all data products.

Core Responsibilities

• Microsoft Fabric & Platform Engineering
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and lakehouses within Microsoft Fabric
  • Architect and implement Azure Service Bus integrations to enable bidirectional communication between the web platform and Fabric — including event triggers for spec table changes, file error/warning notifications, report refresh completions, and portal-facing report data relay
  • Develop and maintain event-driven processing workflows to replace manual, BIA-driven file handling
  • Collaborate with platform and product stakeholders to ensure Fabric outputs are accurately surfaced in the web portal
• ETL, Data Transformation & SQL
  • Design and develop ETL workflows and datasets using Alteryx or an equivalent data transformation tool
  • Write complex SQL queries across multiple tables using advanced joins, CTEs, and window functions (MSSQL)
  • Prepare technical specifications and documentation for ETL workflows supporting data and reporting pipelines
  • Perform end-to-end data validation to ensure integrity across all pipeline stages
• Data Analysis & Client Reporting Support
  • Support identification and development of hospital clients' baseline revenue cycle vendor performance datasets
  • Contribute to the customization and development of Healthfuse's client reporting packages
  • Assist in the research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative performance data for healthcare revenue cycle vendors

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional Data Engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (lakehouses, pipelines, notebooks)
• Experience with Azure Service Bus or equivalent event-driven messaging services
• Strong proficiency in MSSQL and complex SQL development
• Experience with Python for data engineering and pipeline automation
• Experience with Alteryx or an alternative ETL/data transformation tool (e.g., dbt, SSIS, Azure Data Factory)
• Healthfuse is not able to sponsor employment visas – including new sponsorship, transfers, or extensions – at this time or in the future. This applies to all visa categories, including time-limited statuses such as OPT or STEM OPT extensions that would require future employer sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing event-driven and microservices-based data architectures.
• Experience integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into data platforms and pipelines, including Azure AI Services, OpenAI APIs, and embedded ML solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with natural language querying and AI-assisted analytics tools that enable users to access insights without relying on technical resources.
• Experience building or supporting LLM-powered workflows, AI-enhanced data products, or intelligent automation solutions within a data engineering environment.
• Experience with GitHub and/or Azure DevOps (ADO) for version control and collaborative development.
• Healthcare and Revenue Cycle Management industry experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to define, manage, and continuously improve processes independently.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical specifications, architecture decisions, and development standards.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Compensation & Benefits

This role includes a base salary and an annual bonus opportunity. The base salary range is $95,000–$135,000, based on experience, skills, and alignment with role responsibilities.Healthfuse offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, volunteer time off (VTO), participation in the Employee Share Program, and additional bonus eligibility. We focus on supporting employee well-being, growth, and long-term success.