Senior Data Platform Engineer

Empower Pharmacy; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Empower Pharmacy as a Senior Data Platform Engineer. Lead the performance and governance of the enterprise data platform, optimize the Snowflake environment, and enhance CI/CD deployment processes. This role offers a chance to innovate in the healthcare sector, driving automation and supporting advanced analytics workflows.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness perks

IV therapy

Compounded medications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or infrastructure roles.
• Strong experience with CI/CD using dbt Cloud and GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in Snowflake, including performance tuning, is required.

Responsibilities

• Owns and optimizes Empower’s Snowflake environment.
• Develops and maintains CI/CD pipelines.
• Implements data governance practices.

Skills

Python

Bash

Data Governance

CI/CD Workflows

Job description

Location: Remote - (United States), United States

Job Type: FULL TIME

Req# 4510

IT

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Senior Data Platform Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for owning the performance, scalability, and governance of Empower’s enterprise data platform. This individual will lead Snowflake infrastructure design and optimization, drive automation through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and build internal tooling to support data engineering, analytics, and AI workflows across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Owns and optimizes Empower’s Snowflake environment, including architecture, query performance, and cost management.
• Develops and maintains robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g., dbt Cloud, GitHub Actions, Snowflake Tasks) for safe and scalable deployments.
• Implements and enforces data governance practices such as RBAC, auditing, and secure access provisioning.
• Builds internal tooling and frameworks to support engineering and analytics teams (e.g., dbt macros, testing libraries, metadata cataloging).
• Designs observability solutions including job monitoring, cost dashboards, and performance alerts.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool development required.
• Demonstrated success building internal tooling and scalable development frameworks required.
• Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, and access control required.
• Exposure to AI/ML data infrastructure and secure access design preferred.
• Deep expertise in Snowflake, including performance tuning, architecture, and security required.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles required.
• Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD workflows using dbt Cloud, GitHub Actions, and Snowflake-native tools required.
• Snowflake SnowPro Core or Advanced Certifications preferred; AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional preferred; dbt Advanced Certification preferred.

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more:https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/ - Link Opens in New Tab