Senior Data Engineer - Oncology Research (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson. This remote Senior Data Engineer position offers the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing oncology treatments and improving outcomes for cancer patients globally. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining data engineering processes that support our strategic data needs.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable and efficient data pipelines to support various data-driven initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Databricks Lakehouse pipelines across Bronze/Silver/Gold (Delta) layers, ensuring data quality and lineage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and contribute to the development of robust data architectures.
• Work on data integration projects, ensuring seamless data flow between systems.
• Implement best practices for data engineering, focusing on data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to data modernization efforts by leveraging cloud solutions and optimizing data processing workflows.
• Stay updated on emerging data engineering technologies and implement industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership in enabling AI/ML initiatives by designing scalable and reliable data engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Deep technical expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines and large-scale processing systems.
• Strong experience with Azure Cloud and Databricks.
• Proficient in programming languages such as SQL, Python, Pyspark, or Scala.
• Excellent understanding of data engineering principles, data architecture, and database management.
• Experience building AI/ML data pipelines in Databricks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of healthcare or clinical research industries.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with a variety of technologies.
• Ability to rapidly learn and evaluate new tools or technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.