Data Engineer: Build Scalable Data Pipelines for Healthcare

Pedestal Health; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Pedestal Health is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Technology team in Durham, NC. You will develop data pipelines and software solutions to drive operational efficiency and support Pedestal Health’s mission.

You’ll work with Python and SQL, cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred), and collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into scalable applications. The role suits 3+ years in data engineering and a passion for healthcare data.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, ideally in data engineering, data platform development, or backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and working in cloud-native environments.
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub Actions).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines and software solutions that promote operational efficiency and scalability.
• Analyze business requirements and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable code primarily in Python, with a strong emphasis on SQL for data manipulation and transformation.
• Support and optimize cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Develop and modify databases to support internal applications.
• Collaborate with operations and product teams to support deployment, testing, and maintenance.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.
• Stay up to date on relevant tools, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitLab

GitHub Actions

Job description

Pedestal Health is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Technology team in Durham, NC. You will develop data pipelines and software solutions to drive operational efficiency and support Pedestal Health’s mission.

You’ll work with Python and SQL, cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred), and collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into scalable applications. The role suits 3+ years in data engineering and a passion for healthcare data.