Senior Data Engineer

Position Summary

The Sr. Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design and architecture of Gifthealth's most critical data pipelines and platform components, establishing technical standards, and mentoring the broader engineering team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of data engineering experience with demonstrated senior-level ownership, expert command of SQL, Python, and dbt, and the communication skills to align both technical and non-technical stakeholders on complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of our most critical data pipelines and data platform components Set technical standards and best practices that elevate the entire data team Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing Own the health, scalability, and reliability of our orchestration infrastructure Partner with engineering, analytics, and leadership to shape the roadmap for our data platform Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to keep our stack modern and effective Ensure compliance and confidentiality of Personal Health Information across all data Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative field and relevant work experience as a Senior Data Engineer

Experience:

6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with demonstrated senior-level ownership

Skills:

6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with demonstrated senior-level ownership Expert proficiency in SQL and Python, with deep experience in Airflow or a comparable orchestrator Strong track record with dbt, modern data warehouse platforms, and CI/CD pipelines Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team standards and culture Ability to navigate ambiguity, make sound technical decisions, and drive projects to completion Experience with AWS, Fivetran, and automated testing; Ruby experience is a plus Excellent communication skills — you can align technical and non-technical stakeholders on complex problems An excitement about what data can do for healthcare and patients Work Environment

Location:

Remote Employment Classification Status: Full-time FLSA: Exempt Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you do not meet every requirement but still feel you would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply! Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel.

Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.