Lead Data Engineer - AI-Driven Data Modernization

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and support enterprise data solutions for clinical research, analytics, and decision‑making. You will drive data modernization, establish governance, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, secure platforms.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end ownership, collaboration with researchers and IT, and applying AI-enabled analytics while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Master's degree is preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with data architecture and governance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable data models and data warehouses.
• Provide architectural guidance and end‑to‑end data engineering leadership.
• Mentor team members and promote technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with governance and security requirements.
• Collaborate with researchers and IT teams on data sharing and analytics solutions.

Skills

Data architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder management

AI technologies

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information science, business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Workday

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and support enterprise data solutions for clinical research, analytics, and decision‑making. You will drive data modernization, establish governance, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, secure platforms.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end ownership, collaboration with researchers and IT, and applying AI-enabled analytics while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.