Senior Data Engineer

Opala; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their remote team. This role involves designing and maintaining a data-hub while developing robust ETL processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both relational and non-relational databases, as well as strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Java. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex data challenges in the healthcare sector, contributing to meaningful projects that drive insights and improve care delivery. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of health-tech.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Stock options

Annual bonuses

16 days PTO

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data engineering.
• Strong background in ETL processes and database development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data-hub and integrations.
• Build end-to-end ETL pipelines for data-marts and reporting.

Skills

ETL/ELT processes

Database development

Python

Data analysis

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

MySQL

Postgres

Oracle

SQL Server

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Cassandra

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Job description

Opala delivers robust, secure solutions to tackle the most complex data challenges faced by healthcare’s payers and providers. As a startup originating from a major healthcare plan in the Northwest, we combine deep health-tech expertise with top-tier data and software engineering talent to create products that our customers find meaningful and valuable. These products empower payers and their partners to find timely insights and take action to intervene in areas like value-based care analytics, interoperability compliance, and real-time streaming of clinical data.

In this remote position, we are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in various databases, processes, and tools to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and maintain our data-hub and associated integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performs development tasks to support ELT/ETL data movement, database development and data analysis.
2. Builds end-to-end ETL pipelines populating data for various data-marts, warehouses, exports and reporting tools.
3. Supports all SDLC activities in accordance with industry best practices, as well as the government's product lifecycle processes.
4. Researches and integrates design strategies, product specifications, development schedules, and user expectations into product capabilities.
5. Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
6. Participates in special projects as required.
7. Provides guidance to the data engineering team with code reviews, support infrastructure/operations.
8. Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software operating systems and application issues.
9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 7+ years relevant experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
3. 5+ years building ETL/ELT processes.
4. 5+ years developing with relational and non-relational databases, such as MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra.
5. 2+ years developing in a structured language (Python, Java, C#, etc.).
6. Experience with the ingestion and egestion of data in a variety of formats including: CSV, JSON, XML and HL7.
7. Advanced knowledge of data structures, queries in both relational and non-relational databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2+ years building data flow processes in Databricks.
2. Experience in integration projects with healthcare-specific standards (HL7, CCD, C-CDA, X12, FHIR, etc.).
3. Experience with AWS and Azure storage/data platforms.

Benefits:

1. The Seattle base salary range for this full-time position is $135k-$163k. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
2. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, 16 days PTO, 8 paid holidays, fully paid holiday closure, parental and family medical leave, 401k, stock options and annual bonuses and salary increases based on merit.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement:

1. At Opala, we believe that diversity and inclusivity are critical to our success. We encourage and value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that they are essential for driving innovation and creating products that meet the needs of our diverse customer base.

Opala is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.