Data Engineer II

Data Engineer II – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at 680 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report. The Data Engineer II independently implements and maintains data systems, working with Product, Business Analysts, and peers to optimize performance and efficiency across operational and analytical workflows. Essential Job Functions Implements and manages data ingestion, integration, storage, and processing workflows across systems to support operational and analytical use cases, including self‑service analytics and reporting. Implements complex data transformations and develops data models independently, resolving moderate conflicts and ensuring alignment with established standards. Ensures data quality and reliability by applying validation practices, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate metadata, catalog, classification, and lineage information. Monitors data pipelines proactively and troubleshoots and resolves operational issues to maintain system performance and continuity. Applies security and access controls and implements infrastructure and deployment processes to ensure compliant and reliable data solutions. Collaborates with Product, Business Analysts, IT, and business teams to deliver data solutions, communicating technical concepts clearly, aligning work to business goals, and providing guidance to less experienced team members. Delivers features end‑to‑end, following Agile practices, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to onboarding and continuous improvement of team processes. Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in a related quantitative or technical field preferred. 5+ years of relevant hands‑on experience in data management or data engineering disciplines required, including areas such as data integration, data modeling, data optimization, data quality, or related responsibilities. Experience in a healthcare industry environment preferred. Strong working knowledge of modern data platforms and storage solutions, with the ability to design, implement, and optimize data solutions across systems using established patterns. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage data ingestion, integration, and orchestration workflows using standard ETL/ELT frameworks and tooling. Advanced working knowledge of SQL for querying, transforming, and optimizing data, with hands‑on experience using scripting languages such as Python for data processing and automation. Applied understanding of data modeling, transformation, and visualization concepts to support scalable data solutions and downstream analytics and self‑service use. Independently applies data quality, governance, and security practices in accordance with established standards and policies, including appropriate handling of sensitive data. Diagnoses and resolves data and pipeline issues independently, applying critical thinking and sound problem‑solving practices. Collaborates effectively with Product, IT, and business stakeholders, communicating technical concepts clearly, and aligning data solutions to business needs and outcomes. Working knowledge of healthcare data concepts and environments preferred. Pay Range: $93,600.00 – $154,440.00 (base salary). Compensation includes a comprehensive rewards package that may include additional differentials and benefits. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer‑paid group term life and disability insurance Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Tuition assistance, Student loan servicing and support, Adoption benefits, Backup Childcare and Eldercare, Employee Assistance Program and other behavioral health services Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities, Discount purchasing program Equal Employment Opportunity Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago