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 Snohomish County Health Department to deliver the architecture needed for data generation, storage, processing, and analysis.
• Responsibilities include creating and managing systems and pipelines for efficient data flow, collecting and transforming data for accuracy, optimizing data pipelines for performance, and monitoring systems for issues.
• The role involves implementing security measures, collaborating with data scientists and analysts to understand data needs, and designing scalable solutions.
• The Data Engineer will also implement and maintain ETL processes, manage data storage systems, and provide technical guidance to other staff.
• Effective communication with partners at all levels is essential to gather requirements and present findings.

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 SQL is required, with experience in Python preferred for implementing data automations.
• A strong understanding of database systems, including 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.
• 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, problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and outstanding interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products is necessary.
• Experience with electronic health record systems and health industry terminology is preferred.

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, ending on June 30, 2025.
• The role allows for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
• Employees must routinely be available between 9 am and 4 pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, to collaborate with Snohomish County staff.
• The CDC Foundation is committed to providing a smoke-free environment and complies with all applicable laws regarding employment practices.