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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** jazzhr - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Generation, Software Quality, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Structures, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Dimensional Modeling, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Ingestion, Snowflake, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Star Schema, Tools for Reporting, Terraform, Looker Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://smartlightanalytics.applytojob.com/apply/m8ElvgaNby/Jr-Data-Engineer?source=GS ## About the Role * Solid foundational knowledge of data engineering: ETL/ELT concepts, SQL proficiency, and data pipeline design * Working knowledge of dbt (or strong readiness to ramp quickly if exposure is limited) for transformation and modeling * Understanding of fact and dimensional modeling principles (star/snowflake schemas, grain, SCDs) * Familiarity with the concept of a semantic layer and why it matters for consistent, trustworthy reporting * Strong data translation fundamentals - the ability to take a business question or reporting requirement and reason through the correct data structure/logic to answer it accurately * Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal day-to-day supervision once requirements are clear * Comfort using AI tools as a core part of the development process - this is a non-negotiable expectation of how we build, not an optional add-on * Strong written communication skills for documentation and cross-team collaboration Preferred: * Prior experience in healthcare data (claims, eligibility, EHR, or similar) - familiarity with concepts like UB-04 revenue codes, claims adjudication, or payer/provider data structures is a plus * Experience with Snowflake specifically * Exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code practices * Familiarity with Sigma, Looker, Power BI, or other modern BI/reporting tools * Understanding of HIPAA-related data handling considerations ## Description * Design, build, and maintain data ingestion pipelines feeding SmartLight's Snowflake warehouse from claims, eligibility, and other healthcare data sources * Develop and maintain transformation models in dbt, following testing, documentation, and version-control best practices * Contribute to fact and dimensional modeling (star schema design, slowly changing dimensions, grain definition) supporting claims analytics use cases * Support and help maintain a semantic layer that gives consistent, governed metrics to downstream reporting tools (e.g., Sigma) * Troubleshoot data quality issues, pipeline failures, and schema drift with minimal escalation * Write idempotent, reliable pipeline logic that can be safely rerun without creating duplicate or inconsistent data * Collaborate with senior data engineers, analysts, and product stakeholders to translate business/reporting requirements into technical data structures * Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar) as a core part of your daily workflow - for code generation, debugging, documentation, and accelerating pipeline development - while maintaining human review and code quality standards * Follow SmartLight's change management, SDLC, and data security practices, given the sensitivity of the healthcare data we handle, * You can take a data ingestion or modeling task, ask clarifying questions up front, and deliver a working, tested solution without needing hand-holding through implementation * Your dbt models are well-documented, tested, and follow the team's established modeling conventions * You proactively flag data quality issues or schema risks before they become downstream reporting problems * You use AI tools fluently to move faster without sacrificing code quality, security, or accuracy - especially given SmartLight's obligations around GenAI use disclosure in some client contracts * You grow into increasing ownership of the Snowflake buildout over time, with a path toward more senior data engineering responsibilities ## Related Videos - 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