Remote Data Engineer I

Description:

• Transcarent and Accolade have merged to create a leading personalized health and care experience.
• The company aims to provide unmatched choice, quality, and outcomes in health and care.
• The Data Engineer I will champion data accessibility and empower colleagues to use data effectively.
• Responsibilities include designing and maintaining data pipelines with high observability and reliability.
• The role involves building and maintaining large, complex data sets that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• The Data Engineer will identify and implement process improvements, such as automating manual tasks and optimizing data delivery.
• The position requires constructing extraction, transformation, and loading infrastructure using SQL, Python, pyspark, and dbt.
• Collaboration with executive, product, clinical, data, and design teams is essential to resolve data-related technical issues.
• The engineer must ensure that pipelines are scalable, efficient, and secure.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 2–3 years of professional data-engineering experience and a graduate degree in a relevant quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with experience using dbt to build data pipelines.
• Expertise with relational, NoSQL, and cloud database technologies is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake and Spark SQL, is expected.
• Strong knowledge of data-warehousing concepts and ETL/ELT design is essential.
• Experience in performing root-cause analysis on datasets to answer business questions is required.
• A proven history of manipulating and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets is necessary.
• Basic understanding of performance tuning and optimization for data systems is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment is important.
• Healthcare-domain experience is a plus.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and take ownership of assigned tasks while seeking guidance when necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match is included.
• Employees enjoy Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, along with 12 paid holidays.
• Protection Plans, including Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance, are provided.
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits are part of the overall benefits package.
• The salary range for this remote position is $95,000 - $105,000 USD, with individual compensation packages based on various factors.