Senior Staff Data Engineer

Empower Pharmacy; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Pharmacy seeks a Senior Staff Data Engineer to lead initiatives in data engineering and architecture. This role focuses on designing modern cloud-based solutions, driving innovation, and mentoring talent to enhance data accessibility in healthcare. Join a mission-driven team improving medication access across the nation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Wellness perks

IV therapy

Qualifications

• 12 years of data engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior roles.
• AWS certifications preferred (SysOps Administrator, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native data architecture and evolve existing systems.
• Drive data modernization efforts for improved governance.
• Mentor engineering talent and lead innovative initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture design

Cloud-native data platforms

Data modeling

Pipeline development

AWS proficiency

Continuous integration

Collaboration

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, or related discipline

Tools

AWS Glue

Airflow

Fivetran

Job description

Location: Remote - (United States), United States

Posted: July 17, 2025

Job Type: FULL TIME

Req# 4833

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 Staff Data Engineer plays a critical leadership role in Empower Pharmacy’s data engineering strategy by architecting enterprise-wide solutions, mentoring senior engineering talent, and spearheading initiatives that drive innovation, scalability, and quality. This role bridges technical execution with strategic foresight, guiding cross-functional initiatives that accelerate access to affordable, high-quality medications. This position is ideal for a deeply experienced data engineer with a strong architectural mindset and a desire to grow into a Principal Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and evolve modern cloud-native data architecture across teams, including data lakes, lakehouses, data mesh domains, and scalable data marts.
• Own and improve shared Extract Load Transform (ELT) frameworks, data contracts, observability systems, and platform components used across engineering and analytics teams.
• Drive data modernization efforts, including the consolidation of data marts into a unified warehouse and adoption of advanced governance practices.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and practices – e.g., data build tool (dbt), Iceberg, streaming, machine learning pipelines – where they add value to platform goals.
• Design secure systems aligned with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, GxP, and other compliance frameworks, in close collaboration with Governance, Risk, and Compliance and InfoSec teams.

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

• Expertise in designing and implementing Amazon Web Service (AWS) serverless data platforms such as AWS Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, Athena, and Lake Formation, along with mastery in data modeling methodologies including Kimball, Inmon, and Data Vault.
• Advanced proficiency in pipeline development using tools like Fivetran, dbt, and custom ELT frameworks; orchestration tools such as Airflow or Dagster; and modern engineering practices including continuous integration/continuous deployment, infrastructure as code (IaC), and GitOps workflows.

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

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in data engineering, including at least 3 years in senior or staff-level roles with a proven track record of architectural leadership and mentoring senior engineering talent.
• Requires a degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator; Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Docker Certified Associate; Apache Airflow Certification.

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