Senior Data Engineer

Netsmart; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Netsmart is seeking a senior data engineer to design, optimize, and lead complex data pipelines and integration strategies that power advanced analytics and scalable enterprise data platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement optimal data solutions, spearhead automation and scalability improvements, evaluate emerging data technologies, and drive governance policies to ensure data quality and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, Java, and Scala with expert-level SQL.
• Extensive experience with Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, Kafka and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale data warehousing solutions.
• Deep understanding of data modeling techniques and enterprise-grade ETL tools.
• Preferred experience in healthcare data (clinical, financial, operational).
• Knowledge of ML/AI technologies and their data requirements.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and real-time data processing.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliant solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize complex data pipelines using advanced SQL, ETL tools, and integration technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement optimal data solutions for analytics and data science initiatives.
• Spearhead process improvements, including automation, data delivery optimization, and infrastructure redesign for scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging data technologies to build comprehensive data integration strategies.
• Lead technical discovery processes, defining complex requirements and mapping out detailed scenarios.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures.

Skills

SQL

Programming languages

Data engineering

Big data

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Mgmt or related

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Azure

AWS

GCP

ETL tools

Job description

Design, optimize, and lead complex data engineering solutions, pipelines, and integration strategies to support advanced analytics and scalable enterprise data platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and optimize complex data pipelines using advanced SQL, ETL tools, and integration technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement optimal data solutions for advanced analytics and data science initiatives.
• Spearhead process improvements, including automation, data delivery optimization, and infrastructure redesign for scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging data technologies to build comprehensive data integration strategies.
• Lead technical discovery processes, defining complex requirements and mapping out detailed scenarios.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and expert-level SQL knowledge.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies (Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, Kafka) and cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data warehousing solutions.
• Deep understanding of data modeling techniques and enterprise-grade ETL tools.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex analytical problems.
• Preferred Experience in the healthcare industry, including clinical, financial, and operational data.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies and their data requirements.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and real-time data processing.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and experience implementing compliant solutions.

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