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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform & Data Engineer III - **Company:** St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Dimensional Modeling, Design of User Interfaces, Apache Hive, Web Servers, Internet Protocol, Java Database Connectivity, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Unix Shell, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Software Construction, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Apache Spark, Code Comments, Software Application Programming, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Star Schema, Apache Kafka, Web Technologies, Devsecops, Docker, Mulesoft, Microservices - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=05b8d6e4d98fa228 ## About the Role Position requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery - OR - a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field followed by five (5) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery. Experience must include three (3) years of experience with all of the following: (i) Application Development and Web Technologies, including Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), APIs, JDBC, Web Servers, Web Infrastructure, UNIX Shell Scripting, Linux, Windows, and third-party databases, libraries, interfaces, and Internet protocols. (ii) Cloud, DevSecOps, and Platform Engineering, including AWS, Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Git, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). (iii) Data Engineering and Integration, including SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SSIS, CData Sync, Apache Airflow, ELT processes, API Integration, MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Apache Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL. (iv) Data Architecture and Analytics, including Data Warehousing, Data Lake technologies, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, Snowflake Schema Design, Data Governance, and Tableau. ## Description ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - the fund-raising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - is currently looking for a Platform & Data Engineer III as follows. Responsible for providing technical leadership while actively engaging in the design, development, implementation, and support of multi-layered enterprise applications. This includes not only performing the appropriate software development lifecycle activities, but also serving as a technical leader and mentor to other engineers. Serves as a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of software engineering best practices, which includes but is not limited to front-end UI & UX, APIs & micro services, schema development, and SecDevOps. Explores emerging technologies and anticipates industry disruptions. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and conforms to coding standards. Duties include: Lead Technical Design and Development * Analyze, design, and develop complex application changes and project milestones across multiple systems within the platform. * Troubleshoot issues, perform containment strategies, and execute root cause analysis to ensure system stability and performance. * Drive technical initiatives that span multiple systems, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives. Mentorship and Team Development * Serve as a mentor to Software Engineers I and II, providing guidance on technical and data analysis, problem-solving, and best practices. * Conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities and promote continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering * Proactively engage with stakeholders through interviews and data-gathering activities to support application development and enhancements. * Collaborate with business analysts and customers to resolve issues and plan for future system needs. Application Design and Development * Analyze, design, and develop new application systems using advanced programming techniques and tools. * Create and modify complex application programs, including testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. * Ensure user experience considerations, including color-enhanced screen design and usability standards. Continuous Learning and Innovation * Stay current with emerging technologies, development tools, and programming techniques. * Participate in educational opportunities to maintain technical expertise and introduce innovative solutions. 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