The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure for a public health organization.
This position is remote but candidates must be based in the United States.
The work schedule is from 8am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time.
The salary range for this position is $103,500 to $143,500, with individual offers based on experience and qualifications.
This is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity ending on June 30, 2026.
The Data Engineer will work within the Boston Public Health Commission, IT, Data modernization.
Responsibilities include creating and managing systems and pipelines for data flow, collecting and transforming data, optimizing data pipelines, and implementing security measures.
The role requires collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and other partners to ensure data infrastructure supports organizational goals.
The Data Engineer will also provide technical guidance and communicate effectively with partners at all levels.
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field is required.
A minimum of five years of experience in building Data Warehouse and/or Data Lake implementations in a product-centric environment is necessary.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, and SQL is required.
Experience with big data technologies and frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink is essential.
A strong understanding of database systems, including relational and NoSQL databases, is required.
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools is necessary.
Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, is a plus.
Expertise in data modeling and data integration techniques is required.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and software design patterns is necessary.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and outstanding interpersonal skills are required.
Experience working in a virtual environment and Agile/Scrum environments is necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
The role is fully remote, providing flexibility in work location.
The opportunity to work on impactful public health initiatives through the CDC Foundation.
The position includes benefits, although specific details are not provided in the job description.
The role allows for collaboration with a diverse team of professionals in the public health sector.
