Data Engineer - Clinical Analytics
Addison, TX, United States
Job Title: Data Engineer
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Addison, TX (On-site 100% first 90 days, then 50% onsite)
Overview:
The Data Engineer is primarily focused on analytical processes with ability to implement database solutions and best practices in the realm of machine learning projects. Essential software engineering skills with strong foundational knowledge on data movement and orchestration both on-premises and cloud environment. The Data Engineer supports and aligns with business decisions by analyzing raw data, constructing and maintaining data systems, and improving data quality and efficiency. Implements programming languages to develop and test architectures that enables data operations for predictive (i.e., machine learning/AI) or prescriptive modeling.
Responsibilities: Analyze, develop, combine raw information, and maintain various data sources
Improve data quality and efficiency to build data systems and pipelines
Identify opportunities for data acquisition
Implement ETL methods to prepare both structured and unstructured data for predictive and prescriptive modeling
Leverage data serialization techniques to meet project needs for use in various reporting platforms
Develop analytical tools and programs suitable for users, customers, and stakeholders.
Collaborate with Business Intelligence (BI) ETL Developers/ Data Architect, Data Scientist, Reporting Analyst, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand business goals.
Understand enterprise project life cycle and prepare for integration and user acceptance testing methods.
Produce technical documentation by following enterprise standards and guidelines
Participate in relevant information-sharing activities
Serve as escalation point for application support and troubleshooting
Proactive identification of issues and opportunities that will have an impact on the business use of reports and ensure managerial awareness
On a daily basis review outstanding issues to assure that troubleshooting and resolutions are current
Ensure all changes comply with change management policies and procedures
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Customarily has at least three or more years in:
Software development / Data-Centric pipelines / Model-Centric pipelines
Relational Database experience
Documentation and publication
Job-Related Skills/Competencies Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIP nd PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Strong SQL development and performance tuning skills
Highly organized
Communication skills to be able to effectively speak and write in a clear and professional manner
Skilled at listening and providing feedback
Effective group facilitator