Remote Lead Data Engineer – Healthcare Data & Analytics

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior Data Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering data applications and governance. You will work with analysts, DBAs, and project managers to ensure on-time delivery within budget while upholding HIPAA requirements.

The role involves leading data engineering initiatives, building scalable data pipelines, and mentoring teammates in standards and regulatory adherence. Some remote work is possible with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with seven years of related experience.
• Experience with healthcare data standards (e.g., OMOP, FHIR) and RBAC in complex environments.
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills across relational and non-relational stores.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality data applications and components within scope, time, and budget.
• Guide stakeholders on solutions and governance, prioritizing work with partners.
• Develop strategies for managing complex data sets and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Lead small to medium technical teams and mentor analysts on regulation adherence.
• Develop reporting infrastructure and templates for architecture documentation.

Skills

Snowflake

dbt

Apache Airflow

GitHub CI/CD

AWS

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Job description

Emory University in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior Data Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering data applications and governance. You will work with analysts, DBAs, and project managers to ensure on-time delivery within budget while upholding HIPAA requirements.

The role involves leading data engineering initiatives, building scalable data pipelines, and mentoring teammates in standards and regulatory adherence. Some remote work is possible with occasional site visits.