[Remote] Data Engineer - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sentara Health is hiring a Data Engineer to support a modern data platform built on Databricks. The role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance, and collaborating with stakeholders on data onboarding and requirements.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain data pipelines using PySpark and DatabricksWork within a metadata-driven ingestion framework to onboard new datasetsImplement data quality checks and validation rules within pipelinesSupport ingestion from file-based sources and ingestion tools (e.g., Fivetran)Handle schema changes, incremental loads, and file processing patternsContribute to data governance practices including tagging, metadata, and lineageTroubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issuesCollaborate with architects and stakeholders on data onboarding and requirementsFollow and contribute to coding standards, reusable components, and best practicesSkillsExperience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience with a degree5+ years of relevant experience without a degreeRequired to 3 to 5 years of relevant experienceHands-on experience with PySpark and DatabricksStrong SQL skillsExperience building ETL/ELT data pipelinesUnderstanding of Delta Lake concepts (merge, schema evolution, partitions)Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Basic experience with Git and version controlExposure to data catalog or governance tools (e.g., DataHub)Experience with Fivetran or similar ingestion toolsUnderstanding of data quality and validation conceptsExperience working with metadata-driven frameworksStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsAbility to work in a structured, framework-driven environmentFocus on data quality, not just pipeline executionWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving data ecosystemBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Company OverviewSentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.sentara.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSentara Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.