Data Automation Engineer

Overview Base pay range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr. This range is provided by Bernard Nickels & Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job details Job Title: Data Automation Engineer Job Type: Contract (W2) Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension) Location: Newark, NJ (HYBRID role) Compensation: $40 to $45 per hour About the Role A leading provider of medical education that makes a meaningful impact on physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers around the world is currently seeking a Data Automation Engineer to join their team. In this role, you’ll develop and maintain Python-driven automation workflows that process, transform, and deliver high-quality data for medical education evaluation and grant-seeking initiatives. Your work will directly impact healthcare providers and the patients they serve by enabling accurate, efficient, and actionable reporting. What You’ll Do Translate reporting requirements into reusable Python classes and scripts Build automation workflows to process JSON inputs, execute SQL queries, and compute derived metrics Embed results into PowerPoint presentations using python-pptx and upload to Google Drive via API Implement robust error handling, logging, and retry mechanisms Optimize Python code for speed, scalability, and maintainability Collaborate with stakeholders to validate results and refine requirements Document solution architecture, data flows, and module interfaces What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of Python development experience, including object-oriented design Hands-on experience building Python-driven reporting or data-processing automations Proficiency with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, python-pptx, and Google APIs Solid foundation in data analysis: cleansing, transformation, aggregation, and basic statistics Experience with Git or other version control systems Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication #J-18808-Ljbffr Bernard Nickels & Associates