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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - Healthcare Data Platforms - **Company:** EXPLEO LLC - **Location:** Rochester, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,120.0 - $153,920.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Airflow, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, BigQuery, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Dimensional Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems, Google Cloud, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Large Language Models, Git, Data Layers, Information Technology, Build Tools, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c87aef812edc38ba ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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 field OR * Equivalent professional experience (5+ additional years in lieu of a degree) ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)