Sr. Data Engineer

American Heart Association, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is looking for a passionate Data Engineer to develop and maintain a robust data platform to support the Donor and Company Prospecting Tool. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to design data pipelines, integrate various data sources, and collaborate with teams to enhance operations. Excellent compensation and benefits are provided as well as professional development resources to help you thrive.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Access to Heart U corporate university

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO) of a minimum of 16 days

12 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience with third-party API integration.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data platform development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a scalable data platform for prospecting.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.

Skills

SQL

Data integration

Data pipeline management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent in Information Systems

Tools

ETL/ELT tools

Cloud environments

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer This position can be remote based within the U.S.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible opportunity, with current funding is through 6/30/2027.

We are seeking a Data Engineer to develop and maintain the data platform supporting our Donor and Company Prospecting Tool. This role involves designing and building data pipelines that consolidate information from SQL databases, third-party APIs, and various internal sources. While the long-term roadmap includes integration with platforms such as Salesforce and Azure, the initial focus will be on creating a robust, scalable infrastructure that underpins our prospecting and lead qualification efforts.

Expected pay range will be $100,000 - $110,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X (formerly Twitter), and atheart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Data Platform Development:
  • Architect and implement a scalable data platform tailored for our prospecting tool.
  • Build and maintain efficient ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest data from SQL databases, third-party APIs, and additional data sources.
• Data Integration and Maintenance:
  • Ensure data from multiple sources is consolidated in a coherent data model that supports accurate lead generation and qualification.
  • Prepare the platform for future integrations with Salesforce and Azure by establishing modular and adaptable data processes.
• Collaboration and Innovation:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including data analysts, product managers, and sales/marketing stakeholders to meet evolving business requirements.
  • Leverage best practices in data management to streamline data flow and ensure high data quality.
• Monitoring and Optimization:
  • Implement monitoring and logging for data pipelines to ensure system reliability and quick troubleshooting of issues.
  • Optimize data processing for performance improvements as data volume increases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on building scalable data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience working with data from third-party APIs and integrating disparate data sources.
• Familiarity with data pipeline and orchestration tools
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in sales automation, lead generation, or lead qualification environments.
• Understanding how to build APIs for eventual ML/AI product features (long term)
• Exposure to cloud environments and data warehousing solutions, with an interest in future integration with tools such as Alteryx and Salesforce.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, innovative approach to tackling data challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $100,000 - $110,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibilityfor an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

 

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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