Senior Data Engineer – Healthcare Data Platforms

Overview

Location: Remote within USA

Employment Type: Full‑Time Contract (W2)Department: Medical Education & Research – Next Gen Data Architecture

 

Build the Data Backbone Behind Life‑Changing Healthcare

Are you a senior‑level data engineer who thrives on ownership, scale, and real‑world impact? Trissential is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join our client’s Medical Education & Research team, supporting next‑generation healthcare data platforms.

 

This is a high‑impact role where you’ll design, build, and operate production‑grade ETL/ELT pipelines across enterprise cloud environments—powering analytics that directly support healthcare innovation.

 

This is not a prototype‑only role. You’ll own pipelines end‑to‑end, set technical direction when requirements are unclear, and deliver reliable, secure data systems at scale.

 

What’s In It for You?

• End‑to‑End Ownership – Design, deploy, and operate enterprise data pipelines from requirements through production
• Modern Cloud Stack – Work hands‑on with GCP, Azure, BigQuery, SQL Server, and modern orchestration tools
• Healthcare Impact – Build systems handling PHI and healthcare data that support research, education, and patient outcomes
• Technical Influence – Set direction, recommend tools, and shape data architecture decisions
• Mentorship & Leadership – Coach junior engineers and elevate engineering standards across the team
• Stability with Challenge – Long‑term enterprise environment with complex, meaningful data problems

 

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across GCP and Azure cloud platforms
• Model large, complex datasets for analytics using dimensional modeling, normalization, and SCDs
• Orchestrate workflows using Airflow, Cloud Composer, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools
• Own pipelines in production—monitoring, troubleshooting, optimizing, and improving performance
• Ensure secure handling of PHI in alignment with HIPAA requirements, including access controls and auditing
• Translate business and stakeholder needs into clear technical designs and delivery plans
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git and enterprise deployment standards
• Identify automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase reliability
• Explore emerging data technologies and recommend enhancements to platform capabilities
• Mentor junior data engineers and promote best practices across the team

 

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 7+ years of data engineering experience delivering production‑grade systems
• Advanced SQL expertise with hands‑on experience building complex data pipelines
• Strong development experience using Python or Java
• Proven experience designing and operating ETL/ELT pipelines at scale
• Hands‑on experience across GCP, Azure, BigQuery, and SQL Server
• Solid understanding of data modeling for analytics workloads
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Cloud Composer, Dagster, or Prefect)
• Comfort working in enterprise environments with governance, standards, and controls

 

Bonus Points If You Have

• Direct experience working with healthcare data and PHI
• Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance and secure data handling
• Experience supporting both batch and streaming data pipelines
• Exposure to modern data trends such as semantic layers or LLM‑assisted development
• History of influencing architecture decisions in ambiguous problem spaces

 

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldOR
• Equivalent professional experience (5+ additional years in lieu of a degree)

 

What We Offer

At Trissential, you’ll join our client’s team working on impactful, enterprise‑scale healthcare data initiatives—while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and competitive pay.

• Competitive Compensation –$64–$74 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, den