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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Community Health Systems
- **Location:** Franklin, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Sql Optimization, Kotlin, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/26F118AF42EB46FA82252BD624CA1E36/job/

## About the Role

* Advanced SQL and strong data modeling expertise
 * Proficiency in Python or JVM languages for data engineering and automation
 * Deep knowledge of cloud-based data patterns, distributed systems, and modern data architectures
 * Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
 * Ability to lead delivery efforts and mentor junior team members
 * Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
 * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments, * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field preferred
 * 5-8 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role
 * Strong SQL skills and deep knowledge of relational databases and data warehousing
 * Proficiency in Python or JVM languages (e.g., Java, Scala, Kotlin) for data manipulation and automation
 * Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
 * Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data architecture
 * Track record of owning and leading technical projects
 * Experience with Agile methodologies and version control

## Description

The Senior Data Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data infrastructure. This role is critical to managing and organizing structured and unstructured data across the organization to enable outcomes analysis, insights, compliance, reporting, business intelligence, and data science. The Senior Engineer ensures data quality, security, and performance across platforms while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers., * Design and build efficient, scalable data pipelines using cloud services

 * Maintain and refactor complex SQL and ETL processes in enterprise data platforms
 * Develop automation scripts, APIs, and infrastructure components
 * Collaborate with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements
 * Ensure strong data quality, integrity, and security controls across platforms
 * Troubleshoot complex data issues and lead root cause analysis


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