Location: Remote within USA
Employment Type: Full‑Time Contract (W2)
Department: Medical Education & Research – Next Gen Data Architecture
Build the Data Backbone Behind Life‑Changing Healthcare
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
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 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)
What We Offer
At Trissential, you’ll join our client’s team working on impactful, enterprise‑scale healthcare data initiatives—while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and competitive pay.
- Competitive Compensation –$64–$74 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
- Paid Time Off –Offers paid time away from work
- Enterprise‑Scale Experience – Work within one of the most advanced healthcare data environments
- Career Growth – Exposure to modern platforms, tools, and architectural decision‑making
This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States
Ready to Own Data That Matters?
If you’re a senior data engineer who wants ownership, scale, and real‑world impact—this is your opportunity. Apply today and take the next step in your data engineering career with Trissential
