Remote Data Engineer

Description:

• The Data Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure for a public health organization.
• This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded program aimed at helping public health agencies improve their information systems.
• The position involves working within the Illinois Department of Public Health to build, optimize, and manage cloud-based data pipelines and ETL processes on the Snowflake platform.
• Responsibilities include developing a detailed plan for database migration, designing and managing ETL/ELT processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of data infrastructure.
• The Data Engineer will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and local health departments to integrate diverse data sources into Snowflake.
• The role requires monitoring data pipelines for performance issues and implementing solutions, as well as collaborating with the IT Security Team to conduct security testing.
• The Data Engineer will also provide technical guidance, create documentation for ETL processes, and develop training materials for staff.
• The position is remote, but candidates must be based in the United States and available during core business hours.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, Scala, or SQL, is required.
• Experience with big data technologies and frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink is essential.
• A high level of proficiency in Snowflake, including advanced features like Time Travel and Zero-Copy Cloning, is required.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and familiarity with data lake and lakehouse architectures is necessary.
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques is required.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and software design patterns is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities is necessary.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills are required, along with experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits.
• Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
• This is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity with a position end date of June 30, 2025.
• The position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
• The role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant public health initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders in the field.