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 Data Engineer will work within the City of El Paso Department of Public Health Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) program.
• Responsibilities include rebuilding projects within REDCap to incorporate standardization and validation, and importing existing data into the newly created project to build a research tool for sharing notifiable condition data with area hospitals and clinics.
• The role also involves developing and training staff from the epidemiology section on the proper use and building of REDCap surveys for data collection and analysis.
• The Data Engineer will assist the PHIG team in gathering requirements, planning, and developing a department-wide system to track department goals and performance.
• This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data science, social science, health, 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.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with translational research database systems, such as REDCap or similar systems.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is essential.
• Experience with engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review is required.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools is necessary.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms is required.
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques is essential.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively, are necessary.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities is required.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential for developing productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience in developing and administering training 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 position is grant funded and is a limited-term opportunity, with an end date of June 30, 2025.
• The role offers a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
• The CDC Foundation provides a smoke-free environment and complies with all applicable laws regarding employment practices.