POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Data Engineer will be part of the IT Analytics team based in Louisville, KY and Brentwood, TN. We support a remote workplace with occasional travel to Louisville or Brentwood. The IT Analytics team is responsible for extracting and consolidating data from various source system applications and delivering information to business users in an impactful manner. This position requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for data and delivering value to the business with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools as needed. This position is primarily responsible for developing and supporting solutions to acquire data from source system applications and loading it to the appropriate data store for consumption and application development.

Essential Functions: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Apply data extraction, transformation and loading techniques to connect large data sets from a variety of sources. Create data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data. Develop and maintain infrastructure systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses). Prepare, manipulate, and model data to enable optimal dashboards, workflows, reporting, and analytics
Deliver results utilizing agile methodology for medium-large projects as an individual engineer and as a team member for larger projects. This includes but is not limited to designing data models and performing data validation tests to ensure data quality to meet project requirements and timelines
Demonstrate excellent technical abilities with little to no technical supervision and ensure that solutions meet standards, policies, and business strategies and initiatives. Lead/participate in data architectural discussions involving data delivery impacts and assessment of alternative solutions
Possess working knowledge of data warehousing and translation technology with the capability to develop dashboards, workflows, reporting, and analytic solutions using modern data warehousing tools
Troubleshoot data storage and translation technology to resolve issues within the architected data lake solution and with data transfers via internal/external integration platforms using a combination of knowledge and tools
Participate as an effective technical advisor as demonstrated by the ability to mentor others; design and develop effective business solutions; and lead junior level Data Engineers so that all project tasks are completed as assigned
Possess in-depth knowledge of the business areas being supported
Provide ongoing support on production applications (on-call problem resolution) as required
Maintain regular and reliable attendance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Analytics, or a related field preferred

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years of experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Data Lake / Data Analytics / Data Warehouse tools and concepts for both on-premises and cloud solutions
Good knowledge of data lake tools Relational database programming and tools
Web, Cloud, & Mobile technologies
Relational database programming and tools
Successfully participated in project teams with medium to large business initiatives
Good oral and written communication skills
Work independently and lead small projects with no supervision
Self-motivated and able to adapt to new technology and processes quickly
High level of accuracy and attention to detail – passionate about data integrity and analytics
Good technical problem-solving skills to overcome complex technical challenges
Healthcare industry experience
Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts
Strong work ethic, analytical, organized, and proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Palantir Foundry platform a plus

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer
Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.
In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.
Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.
Moderate overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
We support a remote workplace with office space available in Louisville, KY and Brentwood, TN for those who prefer to work from an office.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming healthcare in acute care hospitals through cutting-edge technology. Your leadership and expertise will directly impact how hospitals deliver life-saving care, making a real difference every day.

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