Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB)

Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB) Job Title: Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB) Location: Remote – India (UK Shift) Type: Full-Time About BigRio: BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. We specialize in delivering advanced software solutions that include custom development, cloud data platforms, AI/ML integrations, and data analytics. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as healthcare, biotech, fintech, and more, BigRio offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team of top-tier professionals. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Database/ETL Engineer to join our team supporting a leading healthcare client. This is a remote, full-time opportunity based in India, aligned with the UK business hours. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MariaDB, strong hands‑on experience with ETL pipelines, and familiarity with healthcare data standards and EHR systems such as ModMed. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize database systems using MariaDB . Build and maintain robust ETL pipelines to ingest and transform clinical and operational data. Integrate data from various healthcare sources using HL7 , ADT , SUI , and Formsite -based inputs. Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of sensitive healthcare data. Collaborate with data scientists, application developers, and clinical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions. Support and maintain existing database infrastructure while planning for long-term scalability and performance. Provide data extracts and reports as needed, working closely with analytics and product teams. Implement and maintain best practices for database architecture, tuning, and backup/recovery. Work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment during UK hours. Required Skills 5+ years of experience in database engineering with strong proficiency in MariaDB . Proven expertise in building and maintaining ETL pipelines in a healthcare or regulated environment. Deep understanding of healthcare data formats and protocols: HL7 , ADT , SUI , Formsite , etc. Nice to have: experience working with EHR platforms, particularly ModMed or similar (e.g., Epic, Cerner). Strong SQL skills and database performance tuning experience. Familiarity with data privacy standards and compliance (HIPAA or similar frameworks). Comfortable working in agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence. Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written). Nice to Have Experience with cloud data services (AWS/GCP/Azure). Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash. Exposure to BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker. ModMed EHR experience. Understanding of database version control and CI/CD workflows. Shift Details This role follows UK business hours (approx. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST). Flexibility for occasional overlap with US teams is a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement BigRio is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigRio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Resourcing