Data Engineer - Remote

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer!This is a fully remote position.Work Location:Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, WyomingOverviewWe are looking for a Data Engineer to support a modern data platform built on Databricks. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines, supporting a metadata-driven ingestion framework, and ensuring data quality and governance are embedded into the platform.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain data pipelines usingPySpark and DatabricksWork within ametadata-driven ingestion frameworkto onboard new datasetsImplementdata quality checks and validation ruleswithin pipelinesSupport ingestion fromfile-based sources and ingestion tools (e.g., Fivetran)Handleschema changes, incremental loads, and file processing patternsContribute todata governance practicesincluding tagging, metadata, and lineageTroubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issuesCollaborate with architects and stakeholders ondata onboarding and requirementsFollow and contribute tocoding standards, reusable components, and best practicesEducationExperience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree3+ years of relevant experience with a degree5+ years of relevant experience without a degreeCertification/LicensureNo specific certification or licensure requirementsExperienceRequired to 3 to 5 years of relevant experienceHands-on experience withPySpark and DatabricksStrong SQL skillsExperience buildingETL/ELT data pipelinesUnderstanding ofDelta Lake concepts(merge, schema evolution, partitions)Familiarity withcloud platforms (Azure preferred)Basic experience withGit and version controlExposure todata catalog or governance tools (e.g., DataHub)Experience withFivetran or similar ingestion toolsUnderstanding ofdata quality and validation conceptsExperience working withmetadata-driven frameworksStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsAbility to work in a structured, framework-driven environmentFocus on data quality, not just pipeline executionWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving data ecosystemWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $80,204.80 - $133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.Keywords: Data Engineer, Azure, ACP, Azure Cloud Platform, Fivetran, metadata, PySpark, Databricks We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $101,670.40 - $155,750.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.SummaryLocation: Virginia Beach, VAType: Full time