Data Engineer II

mPulse; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

mPulse is seeking a Data Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting analytics, product, and AI/ML initiatives. The role will handle high-volume healthcare data and collaborate across Data Operations, Product, Analytics, and Data Science teams to ensure reliable, performant data systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL, Python, dbt, and Airflow experience, plus a solid foundation in data warehousing and healthcare data challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of health data.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data transformation and performance.
• Develop and manage workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow, including DAG creation and monitoring.
• Enhance and scale data platform capabilities to support analytics, product features, and AI/ML use cases.
• Build and maintain data quality frameworks with profiling, validation, and testing processes.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and reliability in production.
• Analyze complex data issues, identify root causes, and implement scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Partner with clinical and analytics teams to operationalize data-driven insights.
• Contribute to documentation of data pipelines, data models, and engineering processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Airflow

dbt

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Tableau/Looker

Healthcare data

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Snowflake

PostgreSQL

Amazon Redshift

Microsoft SQL Server

Apache Airflow

dbt

AWS services (S3, RDS, Lambda, Glue, DMS)

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Job Summary:

mPulse is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer II to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platform capabilities that support our analytics, product, and AI/ML initiatives.

Our data platform processes high-volume, high-velocity healthcare data, enabling insights and data-driven solutions for a growing client base. You will work cross-functionally with Data Operations, Product, Analytics, and Data Science teams to ensure data is reliable, performant, and aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in SQL, Python, dbt, and Airflow, along with a solid foundation in data warehousing and a passion for solving complex data challenges in a healthcare environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of high-volume healthcare data.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and performance tuning.
• Develop and manage workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow, including DAG creation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Enhance and scale data platform capabilities to support analytics, product features, and AI/ML use cases.
• Build and maintain data quality frameworks, including automated data profiling, validation, and testing processes.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, reliability, and efficiency in production environments.
• Analyze complex data issues, identify root causes, and implement scalable solutions, clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Operations, Product, Analytics, Data Science) to gather requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Partner with clinical and analytics teams to operationalize data-driven insights and reporting solutions.
• Contribute to documentation of data pipelines, data models, and engineering processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex querying, data transformation, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and integration tasks.
• Experience designing and building data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Hands-on experience with modern data warehousing platforms, such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools, particularly Apache Airflow (DAG development, debugging, and maintenance).
• Experience using dbt (data build tool) to develop, test, and manage modular data transformation workflows.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS (e.g., S3, RDS, Lambda, Glue, DMS).
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows, such as GitHub or Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools, such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Experience supporting data quality initiatives, including data profiling, validation, or monitoring frameworks.
• Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts, including dimensional modeling.
• Exposure to analytics, reporting, or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
• Experience working with healthcare data, including claims or clinical datasets, is a plus.
• Familiarity with data science or machine learning workflows from a data engineering perspective is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and identify root causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments, working with engineering, product, analytics, and operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, with the ability to recognize and communicate individual strengths and areas for growth.
• Shows a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and support team members, contributing to a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Effectively communicates progress, priorities, and status updates to both internal and external stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and sit for extended period of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. weight.