Engineer III - Cloud Data Engineer (Memphis, TN or Remote in USA)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Data Engineer III to join their mission of curing childhood cancer. In this pivotal role, you will design and develop scalable data processing solutions using AWS technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll enhance data accessibility and operational efficiency while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with 7% employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data engineering with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data processing software and pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data management.

Skills

SQL

AWS (Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda)

Data Modeling

ETL/ELT Processes

DevOps

Python

Data Warehousing

Big Data Tools (Kafka, Spark, Airflow)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS Services

dbt

SageMaker

Job description

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At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.

Job Description

As an ALSAC Cloud Data Engineer III, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing software, data modeling, pipelines, transformations, databases, and supporting cloud infrastructure to solve complex business problems. Leveraging AWS cloud technologies and tools, you will develop data engineering solutions, optimize big data pipelines, and ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Collaborating with leadership and various teams, you will create a cloud-native data infrastructure that enhances business value and supports donor acquisition and operational excellence.

You will act as a strategic contributor to the Business Intelligence (BI) Cloud Platform team, mentoring junior engineers, recommending architectures, and promoting best practices in data lifecycle management, security, privacy, and cloud migration strategies. This role requires technical expertise, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and maintain data processing software, data modeling, big data pipelines, and databases using AWS services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda) and tools (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Python, dbt, CData).
• Lead design and development of cloud-native architectures, promoting AWS services adoption and hybrid strategies for migrations, including experience with SQL Server to AWS migration.
• Provide strategic guidance on cloud architecture, data protection, scalability, and infrastructure needs, collaborating closely with Data Governance frameworks.
• Build and optimize datasets and pipelines for analytics, data science, and operational metrics, focusing on quality engineering.
• Mentor and lead junior data engineers, sharing knowledge on platforms, SOPs, and best practices.
• Implement DevSecOps practices, automating testing, quality assurance, and compliance measures for cloud and hybrid workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and enhance data accessibility for insights.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data strategy, privacy, and sustainability, ensuring compliance with AWS security services.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate the value of cloud tools and architectures to leadership through written insights and recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL for development and analysis.
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and pipeline optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS core services and tools (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda, DMS).
• Knowledge of API integration, ETL/ELT processes, and data lake ecosystems.
• DevOps experience with CI/CD, source control, and deployment techniques.
• Familiarity with big data tools, databases, and workflow management (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Airflow).
• Understanding stream-processing systems and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Scala, Java).
• Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, self-motivated, team-oriented.
• Experience with dbt, Airflow, SageMaker, security frameworks, and migration projects.
• Knowledge of additional AWS services and cost management.

Benefits & Perks

We’re dedicated to supporting children and families with excellent benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K with 7% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off, parental leave, infertility, adoption, and education assistance
• Learning and development opportunities

ALSAC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.