Data Engineer - Healthcare

Data Engineer - Healthcare

BigRio is a Boston-headquartered technology consulting firm specializing in AI/ML, Data Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Custom Software Development. We partner with leading clients across healthcare, life sciences, and enterprise sectors to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions that empower better business decisions.

At BigRio, you'll join a global team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a Data Engineer to be part of the Data Engineering team. This position will play a key role in the design and development of data pipelines and complex reporting systems.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Translates business requirements into specifications that will be used to implement the data pipelines, transformations, and reporting.
• Understands the requirements, development, and delivery of data solutions and lead end-to-end delivery.
• Develops and implements data pipelines to support organizational initiatives.
• Builds and maintains ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) or ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) pipelines to move data from various sources into a usable format.
• Implements processes and tools to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Works closely with business/operational teams, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide them with the necessary data infrastructure and tools.
• Ensures data systems are efficient, scalable, and performant to meet the demands of data-intensive applications.
• Creates functional and technical design documents and maintains documentation for all data processes created or modified.

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of experience building data ingestion processes and tools.
• 5+ years of experience with Data Bricks and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• 5+ years of database experience with MS SQL Server.
• 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry with proven understanding of data terminology.
• Healthcare experience and a clear understanding and working knowledge of HIPAA protocols.
• Experience with Microsoft's Power BI/SSRS/SSAS/Azure Data Factory and other cloud-based BI and Reporting services is a plus.

Education/Licensure:

• BS in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent and/or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Azure Certification is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.