Platform & Data Engineer III

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan

Excellent Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks a Platform & Data Engineer III to lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise applications across the platform. You will mentor engineers, drive SDLC practices, and collaborate with analysts and customers to plan future system needs.

This role can telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.; a Master’s in CS or related field with 3–5 years in software development, cloud, data engineering, DevSecOps, and data analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in CS, Data Science, Info Systems or related field with 3+ years in software development, cloud, data engineering, DevSecOps, and platform engineering.
• Experience in web technologies and APIs, cloud, data analytics, and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development across multiple systems.
• Mentor Software Engineers I/II and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with analysts and customers to plan for future system needs.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

APIs

AWS

Docker

OpenShift

Git

CI/CD

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Git

CI/CD

IaC

Job description

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.®

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – the fund-raising organization of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – is currently looking for a Platform & Data Engineer III as follows. Responsible for providing technical leadership while actively engaging in the design, development, implementation, and support of multi-layered enterprise applications. This includes not only performing the appropriate software development lifecycle activities, but also serving as a technical leader and mentor to other engineers. Serves as a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of software engineering best practices, which includes but is not limited to front-end UI & UX, APIs & micro services, schema development, and SecDevOps. Explores emerging technologies and anticipates industry disruptions. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and conforms to coding standards.

Duties

• Lead Technical Design and Development
• Analyze, design, and develop complex application changes and project milestones across multiple systems within the platform.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform containment strategies, and execute root cause analysis to ensure system stability and performance.
• Drive technical initiatives that span multiple systems, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Mentorship and Team Development
• Serve as a mentor to Software Engineers I and II, providing guidance on technical and data analysis, problem-solving, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering
• Proactively engage with stakeholders through interviews and data-gathering activities to support application development and enhancements.
• Collaborate with business analysts and customers to resolve issues and plan for future system needs.
• Application Design and Development
• Analyze, design, and develop new application systems using advanced programming techniques and tools.
• Create and modify complex application programs, including testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure user experience considerations, including color-enhanced screen design and usability standards.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation
• Stay current with emerging technologies, development tools, and programming techniques.
• Participate in educational opportunities to maintain technical expertise and introduce innovative solutions.
• Collaboration and Leadership
• Act as a technical lead for projects, guiding team members through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Assist in planning and implementing system enhancements and modifications to meet evolving business needs.

Position eligible to telecommute from anywhere in U.S.

Position requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery -- OR -- a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field followed by five (5) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery.

Experience must include three (3) years of experience with all of the following: (i) Application Development and Web Technologies, including Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), APIs, JDBC, Web Servers, Web Infrastructure, UNIX Shell Scripting, Linux, Windows, and third-party databases, libraries, interfaces, and Internet protocols. (ii) Cloud, DevSecOps, and Platform Engineering, including AWS, Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Git, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). (iii) Data Engineering and Integration, including SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SSIS, CData Sync, Apache Airflow, ELT processes, API Integration, MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Apache Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL. (iv) Data Architecture and Analytics, including Data Warehousing, Data Lake technologies, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, Snowflake Schema Design, Data Governance, and Tableau.

Benefits & Perks

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities), exists to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Our staff is dynamic and diverse. Our skills are different, our professions are varied; but our mission is the same: support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Thanks to the work being done by ALSAC employees, the families of St. Jude patients never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. It’s more than a job; it’s a place where you can do what you love, and love why you do it.

#1 Hospital Charity in the Nation #1 Health Non-Profit Brand of the Year 94% of Employees Agree ALSAC is a Great Place to Work Ranked a Top 10 Non-Profit Organization by Revenue Learn More Learn more about working at ALSAC by visiting our website. Read what employees have to say about us on Glassdoor.