Aquent has an EXCITING opportunity for a Database Engineer!
While this position is 100% remote, we will only consider candidates who currently live in the United States.
In addition, to be considered for this role, you must:
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment. C2C is not permitted for this role.
- Be able to work on a W-2 basis. 1099 is not permitted for this role.
Are you a seasoned Database Engineer eager to make a significant impact on a leading healthcare solutions provider? Partnering with Aquent, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in building and optimizing cutting-edge data systems that drive critical healthcare insights. This is your chance to contribute to a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing how data is utilized in the healthcare industry.
As a Staff Database Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data architectures and pipelines. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of data solutions within the organization. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis, contributing to informed decision-making and improved patient care.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and implement scalable and reliable data architectures for large-scale data processing and analysis.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.
- Build and support high-performance, cloud-based systems for real-time and batch processing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver impactful data solutions.
- Interface with healthcare data formats, ensuring integration accuracy and compliance.
- Own operational excellence for data systems, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
- Utilize advanced programming and SQL skills to engineer robust data services.
- Contribute to architecture frameworks and documentation to guide team standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.
Must-Haves:
- 7-10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or database systems.
- Proven experience with SSIS and ADF.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in SQL, database systems, and modern data processing tools.
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (.NET, Java, Python, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience with modern cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with data streaming and queuing technologies (Kafka, SNS, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and containerized deployments.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating external data sources.
- High-level understanding of big data design patterns.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $82.39 to $91.55 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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