Developer-Information Services III - Data Engineer

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and optimization of enterprise data solutions using Databricks and Azure within Central Indiana. You will partner with researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders to deliver trusted, research-ready data assets that enable innovation and informed decision-making.

The role emphasizes data modeling, OMOP structures, data quality, governance, and scalable pipelines, with a focus on healthcare analytics and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT with Databricks and modern data engineering tech.
• Experience supporting healthcare analytics, OMOP, research or clinical data environments.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions using Databricks and Azure to support analytics, AI, and research initiatives.
• Designs and maintains scalable data platforms, pipelines, and data models including OMOP-based structures with data quality, security, governance, and accessibility.
• Partners with analytics teams, researchers, clinicians, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, research-ready data assets for informed decision-making.

Skills

Databricks

Azure

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

OMOP

CI/CD

DevOps

Data modeling

SDLC

Healthcare analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Developer-Information Services III - Data Engineer

Our teams shape strategic initiatives, have passion, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IIS team in the role of Senior Data Engineer.

Candidate must live and work in Central Indiana.

Role Responsibilities

Leads the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions using modern cloud technologies, including Databricks and Azure, to support analytics, artificial intelligence, operational reporting, and research initiatives. Designs and maintains scalable data platforms, integration pipelines, and data models, including OMOP-based data structures, while ensuring data quality, security, governance, and accessibility. Partners with analytics teams, researchers, clinicians, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, research-ready data assets that enable innovation and informed decision-making.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Requires advanced experience developing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes using Databricks and modern data engineering technologies.
• Requires experience supporting healthcare analytics, OMOP, research, or clinical data environments.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience with performance optimization and application scalability is preferred.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, information management principles, SDLC, and enterprise architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.