Senior Developer Data Engineer

Thomas Jefferson University
Fort Washington, PA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Big Data Information Systems Databases Information Engineering Data Governance Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Local Security Policy Azure Active Directory Cloud Services Sql Optimization
+5 more
Database Optimization Information Technology Data Management Stream Processing Data Pipelines

Job description

This position leads the design and governance of enterprise data warehousing systems and infrastructure. They establish standards for integration, security, and lifecycle management to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role oversees complex projects, mentors junior team members, and drives adoption of advanced tools and practices. Partnering with business leaders, they align infrastructure strategies with organizational goals and innovation needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Articulates the job’s main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.

  • Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data warehouses and infrastructure.
  • Architect efficient ETL/ELT pipelines for diverse data sources.
  • Optimize performance of databases and data platforms.
  • Mentor associate and mid-level developers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex incidents and lead root cause analysis.
  • Participate in projects that move systems or applications into Azure.
  • Help manage user access, permissions, and security settings following organizational policies.
  • Coordinate with the data engineering team to implement improvements or resolve issues.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT: Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on job area results. May be

responsible for defined components of technical and/or broad projects or processes within job area.

  • INNOVATION & COMPLEXITY: Responsible for making small to moderate improvements of technical processes,

systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.

  • COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Communicates with parties within and outside of own job area. May have

responsibility for communicating with parties external to IS&T and Jefferson, which may include customers or vendors. Works to influence parties within and outside of the job area at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures., * Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.

  • Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
  • Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
  • Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.

Do What’s Right

  • Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
  • Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.
  • Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
  • Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence

  • Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth.
  • Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
  • Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
  • Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems or related field.

Experience - Required

  • 5 years experience in data engineering, warehousing, or infrastructure including hands-on experience with Microsoft

Azure (compute, storage, Azure AD, resource management). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

  • Ability to understand complex business processes, rules, and business acumen to become a subject matter expert.
  • Strong experience with cloud-native data platforms.
  • Advanced SQL and database optimization skills. Proficiency in ETL packages, strategic design of extractions, and data

integration process.

  • Advanced knowledge of business intelligence applications and modeling concepts.
  • Knowledge of real-time data streaming.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor teams.
  • Strong scripting ability, troubleshooting and automation skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and healthcare stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

About the company

1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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