Sr Data Engineer

Lead technical development of a diabetes-focused data intelligence platform while building scalable cloud-native pipelines on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate data platform pipelines and processes by partnering with stakeholders and architects to incorporate emerging technologies.
• Own end-to-end workflow implementation that aligns scalable, cloud-native data pipeline delivery with business and analytics goals.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions with stakeholders, while partnering with architects to evolve platform capabilities over time.
• Integrate emerging technologies and optimize pipelines for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Execute thorough testing to support continuous accuracy and reliability of processes.
• Establish automated testing frameworks and implement monitoring tools to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Lead debugging efforts and participate in code reviews to improve pipeline quality and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with analysts and architects to continuously improve pipeline performance and maintainability while meeting business and compliance standards.
• Maintain technical competency through professional development, cross-functional collaboration, research into modern practices, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and platform strategy through thought leadership.

Requirements

• Option 1: Master’s Degree in Healthcare Data Science (or similar) and 3-5 years of data engineering experience, including cloud-native development, distributed systems, and data architecture (or related experience).
• Option 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or similar and 5-7 years of data engineering experience, including cloud-native development, distributed systems, and data architecture (or related experience).

Technology

• Microsoft Azure
• Databricks

Role Overview

• Grant-funded diabetes work supporting the Rising T1DE Alliance (RTA).
• Children’s Mercy KC is the founder of RTA and remains the home for technical and data efforts.
• Supports ongoing technical development of the Diabetes Data Dock, a diabetes-tailored data intelligence platform.
• Diabetes Data Dock is built in Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Platform foundation supports RTA technical work, including prediction of clinical outcomes and ingestion and monitoring of patient-generated health data.

Location

• Kansas City, MO
• Onsite

Employment Conditions

• Seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees.
• New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if non-immune to MMR and varicella and/or without evidence of Tdap vaccination since 2005.
• If selected, immunization records will be required as proof of vaccination.
• Medical and/or religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Compensation

• Starting pay range begins at $48.12/hr.
• Offer determined based on education and experience.

EEO / Hiring Notes

• Selection factors include personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references, and a criminal background investigation.
• No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or veteran status.
• A drug screen is performed upon hire.
• Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Benefits

• Benefits plans are designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.
• Children’s Mercy is recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.