Senior Data Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior FHIR Interoperability Engineer to drive the reliable movement, transformation, and storage of complex healthcare data using Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards. In this pivotal senior-level role, you will collaborate with data architects, analysts, and other engineers to design, develop, implement, and optimize FHIR-enabled data pipelines. This includes ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across various platforms, from initial concept to ongoing support.

This role is essential for the secure and efficient exchange of patient clinical outcome data and payer claim and membership data between payers and providers. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring compliance with federal and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) mandates and directly contributing to Highmark Health's strategic "quintuple aim" objectives: reducing the cost of care, addressing health equity and access, improving health outcomes, and enhancing both customer and clinician/provider experiences.

Key Skills:

• Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
• ETL Tools & Scripting Languages: Python, PySpark, DBT
• Cloud & Big Data Platforms: Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Healthcare Data Engine (HDE), BigQuery, PostgreSQL
• Data Virtualization tools and frameworks: Starburst
• EHR Systems: Epic, Cerner (and similar)
• Cloud Orchestration: Terraform

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data processes and solutions to ensure the efficient movement and transformation of data across multiple systems

• Develop and maintain data models, databases, and data warehouses to support business intelligence and analytics needs

• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide data solutions that meet organizational needs

• Monitor work against production schedule,  provide progress updates, and report any issues or technical difficulties to lead developers regularly

• Implement and manage data governance practices, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data masking

• Mentor other associate and intermediate data engineers as needed

• Perform data analysis and provide insights to support decision-making across various departments

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, recommending new tools and best practices as needed

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of experience in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable, highly available systems

• 5 years of experience in a data engineering, ETL development, or data management role.

• 5 years of experience in SQL and experience with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• 5 years of experience in data warehousing concepts and experience with data warehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)

Preferred

• Experience with data streaming and workflow management tools (e.g., Confluent Kafka/Flink, Google Dataflow), data virtualization tools and frameworks (e.g. Starburst), and SQL-structured pipeline development tools (DBT).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning automation and scripting, including Terraform.
• 7 years of experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities
• 7 years of experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing data solutions in healthcare
• 7 years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective data services
• 7 years of experience in data governance, data quality, and data security best practices
• 7 years of experience translating requirements, design mockups, prototypes or user stories into technical designs
• 7 years of experience in producing data-related code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment

• Adaptability: Strong ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy

• Interest and ability to learn other data development technologies/languages as needed

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed

• Strong track record in designing and implementing large-scale data sources

• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability

• Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments

• Experience and willingness to mentor junior data engineers and help develop their skills and leadership

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering or related field

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office- or Remote-based

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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