Senior Data Operations Engineer

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Senior Data Operations Engineer to lead the design, governance, and optimization of data and analytics solutions across operational and clinical domains.

The role emphasizes building scalable data architectures, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration with IS and clinical leaders to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (CS, business, healthcare, technology).
• Master's degree preferred in related fields; may substitute for two years of experience.
• 7 years of progressive experience in data operations, analytics, BI or related roles in healthcare/operational settings.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and/or data lakes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, build, and optimization of data marts, dashboards, and reporting solutions for operational, clinical, quality, and strategic decisions.
• Ensures analytics solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with data architecture and standards.
• Acts as senior liaison between operational/clinical leaders and IS for data, reporting, and analytics initiatives.
• Establishes and leads data quality strategies, validation processes, and monitoring frameworks for assigned domains.

Skills

Data operations

Analytics

Business intelligence

Cloud/data warehouses

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Healthcare or related

Master's degree in CS/Healthcare or related

Tools

Cloud data warehouses

Data lakes

Job description

We're searching for a Senior Data Operations Engineer, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide advanced leadership in the design, development, governance, and optimization of operational data and analytics solutions. Think you've got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the design, build, and ongoing optimization of complex data marts, dashboards, and reporting solutions that support operational, clinical, quality, and strategic decision-making
• Ensures analytics solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with enterprise data architecture and reporting standards
• Acts as a primary senior point of contact between operational/clinical leaders and IS for data, reporting, and analytics initiatives
• Establishes and leads data quality strategies, validation processes, and monitoring frameworks for assigned operational domains
• Ensures data integrity, continuity, and accuracy through system changes and new implementations
• Leads development and implementation of new or enhanced data-driven processes that improve operational performance, quality outcomes, and efficiency
• Maintains deep expertise in source systems, workflows, data models, and reporting structures across assigned clinical and operational areas
• Participates in and influences committees, workgroups, and initiatives related to data, analytics, and operational performance

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration, business, technology, science or healthcare field required
• Master's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration, business, technology, science or healthcare field preferred
• 7 years of progressive experience in data operations, analytics, business intelligence or related roles, preferably in complex healthcare or operational environments, required
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses and/or data lakes preferred
• Master's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration or other business or technology field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience