Staff Data Engineer

The Staff Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, infrastructure, and data visualization to support our data-driven decision-making processes. The scope of this job includes collaborating with data scientists, analysts, solutions partners, and other stakeholders to increase data quality, accessibility, and security.We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!Key Responsibilities:Lead, develop, and maintain the data architecture, data models, and standards for various data integration and data warehousing in enterprise data warehouse.Research, develop, and maintain data solutions to enable new or existing solutions and BI development for the enterprise driven data warehouse and data visualization solutions.Maintain current data infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability across all data workflows.Influence code reviews through WellSky solution subject matter expertise.Develop and train teammates for data security, architecture, and governance requirements while maintaining data quality standards through automation.Adhere to WellSky core values, ensure PHI data security, and adapt to changing BI technologies.Perform other job duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experienceAt least 8-12 years of relevant work experiencePreferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience managing replication tools (HVR/Fivetran, DataStream, or similar CDC tools) to replicate data from source systems into BigQuery in real-time or near-real-timeExperience with event-based data capture and streaming using Apache Kafka, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, or similar messaging platformsStrong experience with star schema design, dimensional modeling, and modern data platform patterns for analytics-ready solutionsExperience with Dataflow, Airflow, dbt, Dataform, or equivalent tools for high-volume pipeline orchestrationProficiency in Python, SQL, and Terraform for automated, scalable data engineeringWorking knowledge of AI-based development tools and workflows (e.g., AI-assisted coding, LLM integration, prompt engineering for data workflows)Working knowledge of reporting and dashboarding tools (Tableau, Looker, Sisense) with experience embedding analytics into multi-tenant client application systemsHealthcare industry experienceExperience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data servicesExperience with multi-tenant SaaS application architecturesJob Expectations:Willing to work as a part on an on-call rotationWilling to work additional or irregular hours as neededMust work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client informationMust be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of timeWellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefitsMental Health support through EAPGenerous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays100% vested 401(K) retirement plansEducational assistance up to $2500 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr