[Remote] Data Engineer (Dummy)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TALENT Software Services is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and operate production ETL/ELT pipelines on enterprise cloud platforms for healthcare data. The role involves end-to-end ownership of pipelines, from requirements through deployment and ongoing operations, while setting technical direction in uncertain situations.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across GCP, Azure, BigQuery, and SQL ServerModel data for analytical workloads — dimensional modeling, SCDs, and schema designOrchestrate pipelines using Airflow, Cloud Composer, Azure Data Factory, or similarHandle PHI in line with HIPAA requirements — secure movement, de-identification, access controls, and auditDeploy via Git and CI/CD; monitor and maintain pipelines in productionTranslate stakeholder needs into technical plans; communicate feasibility and tradeoffs earlySkills7+ years in data engineering, with significant time at senior level delivering production systemsStrong SQL plus Java or Python for pipeline developmentHands-on across multiple cloud stacks (e.g., GCP, Azure, BigQuery, SQL Server)Deep experience designing and operating reliable, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines; performance-mindedHands-on with at least one orchestration tool (Airflow, Cloud Composer, ADF, Dagster, or Prefect)Strong data modeling skills — dimensional modeling, normalization, slowly-changing dimensionsWorking knowledge of HIPAA and PHI handling — secure movement, de-identification, access controls, auditTrack record delivering on enterprise cloud platforms within standards and controlsProficient with Git and CI/CDEnd-to-end ownership: Drives delivery from definition through production with minimal direction; prioritizes operational delivery, not just prototypesBusiness translation: Converts stakeholder needs into clear technical plans; communicates feasibility and value earlyProactive exploration: Evaluates new tools, runs lightweight proofs of concept, and shares findingsIndustry awareness: Tracks modern data trends (semantic layers, LLM-assisted dev, modern ELT) and brings relevant insights backContinuous learning: Adapts quickly while maintaining consistent deliveryCompany OverviewTalent Software Services is an IT staffing services company of healthcare and government sectors. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://talentstaffingservices.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipTALENT Software Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.