Senior Python Data Engineer – Healthcare EMR/EHR Integrations - Remote Work

BairesDev; United States; Remote; MXN 1,688,000 - 2,439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD or local currency

Hardware and software setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves, vacations, and '

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Python Data Engineer for Healthcare EMR/EHR integrations. You will design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines that extract clinical data from diverse EMR/EHR systems and load into a centralized HIPAA-compliant database.

You will work with MySQL schemas, REST APIs, and health data standards such as FHIR and HL7, while leveraging AI-assisted coding tools. English proficiency is essential, with 100% remote collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data engineering experience with Python.
• Hands-on experience working with EMR/EHR data from multiple sources.
• Strong MySQL schema design, indexing, and query tuning.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON/XML, FHIR, and HL7.
• Daily use of AI-assisted coding tools and ability to validate AI output.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated ETL/ELT pipelines for EMR/EHR data.
• Load extracted data into HIPAA-compliant database.
• Design MySQL schemas for performance and scalability.
• Integrate with REST APIs and healthcare data standards (FHIR/HL7).
• Use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and verify outputs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pipelines as new sources onboard.

Skills

Python

EMR/EHR data

SQL

AI-assisted coding tools

English

Tools

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Pandas

Dagster

Airflow

Celery

Snowflake

OpenAPI

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Python Data Engineer – Healthcare EMR/EHR Integrations at BairesDev

What You'll Do:

• Design and build automated ETL/ELT pipelines extracting clinical and patient data from EMR/EHR systems.
• Load extracted data into a centralized, HIPAA-compliant database.
• Design and tune MySQL schemas to support pipeline performance and scalability.
• Integrate with REST APIs and healthcare data standards such as FHIR and HL7.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools as part of the daily development workflow.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pipelines as new EMR/EHR sources are onboarded.

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience working with data from EMR/EHR systems (HCHB, MatrixCare, WellSky/Consolo, Axxess, Careficient, HospiceMD, Hospice Tools, Epic, or Cerner).
• Background in MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and query tuning.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON/XML, FHIR, and HL7.
• Daily hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor), and the ability to explain and verify AI-generated code.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Linux (shell, cron/systemd, log analysis).
• Familiarity with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Pandas, or Celery.
• Knowledge of Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Background in SQL Server replication or log shipping.
• Familiarity with DigitalOcean.
• Knowledge of OpenAPI design, API versioning, throttling, and observability.
• Experience with identity resolution, MDM, or data crosswalks.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and PHI handling.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.