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

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cloud Data Engineer III, where you will leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to develop scalable data processing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud architectures, optimize big data pipelines, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance business value. You will be a key contributor to the Business Intelligence Cloud Platform, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in data management and security. If you are passionate about data engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with 7% Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Infertility and Adoption Assistance

Education and Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on AWS technologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling for effective analysis and development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL

Data Modeling

AWS Services

API Integration

ETL/ELT Processes

DevOps

Big Data Tools

Scripting Languages

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

AWS Glue

AWS Lambda

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

dbt

CData

Job description

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 unique and complex business problems. Leveraging the latest AWS cloud technologies and supporting tools, you will drive the development of data engineering solutions, optimize big data pipelines, and ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role involves collaborating with ALSAC leadership, Data & Analytics teams, Information Technology (IT) Architecture teams, and other stakeholders to create a cloud-native data infrastructure that enhances business value, accelerates time-to-insight, and supports donor acquisition and operational excellence.

You will act as a strategic contributor to the Business Intelligence (BI) Cloud Platform team, providing mentorship to junior engineers (DE I and DE II), recommending reference architectures, and promoting best practices in data lifecycle management, information security, data privacy, and cloud migration strategies. This position requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including business partners with varying levels of technical understanding.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Data Infrastructure Development: Develop and maintain data processing software, dimensional data modeling, big data pipelines, transformations, and related databases using AWS services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda) and complementary tools and languages (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Python, dbt, CData).
2. Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the design and development of cloud-native architectures, promoting the adoption of AWS services (e.g., RDS, EMR, EC2, DMS) and hybrid strategies for on-premise-to-cloud migrations, including phased cutovers and parallel environments. Experience with migration from Microsoft SQL Server to AWS is preferred.
3. Strategic Consultation: Provide guidance to Data & Analytics teams, Data Science teams, IT leadership, and business partners on cloud architecture benefits, data protection, scalability, and infrastructure needs. Collaborate closely with Data Governance frameworks.
4. Data Optimization & Analytics: Build and optimize large datasets and pipelines to support analytics, data science, and performance metrics. Conduct root cause analysis to identify improvements and ensure quality engineering.
5. Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior data engineers, sharing knowledge on data platforms, SOPs, and best practices.
6. DevSecOps Implementation: Incorporate automation, testing, quality assurance, compliance, and data protection in software and infrastructure delivery.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, align strategies, and improve data accessibility.
8. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks related to data privacy, security, and sustainability, using AWS security tools.
9. Innovation & Trends: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation and automation.
10. Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in SQL for development and analysis.
• Expertise in data modeling, warehousing, and pipeline optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda).
• Knowledge of API integration and ETL/ELT processes (e.g., Lambda, Mulesoft, PySpark).
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and source control tools.
• Familiarity with big data tools and databases (e.g., Kafka, Spark, DynamoDB).
• Understanding of stream-processing systems and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Scala).
• Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, customer-focused, team-oriented.
• Experience with security frameworks, cloud migration, and cost optimization in AWS.

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Benefits & Perks

Full-Time Roles Only. We’re committed to supporting children and families, and providing our staff with excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with 7% Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Infertility and Adoption Assistance
• Education and Learning Opportunities
• And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected statuses.

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