[Remote] Software Engineer IV – Data Platforms (Memphis, TN or Remote in USA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC is a respected nonprofit dedicated to curing childhood cancer. They are seeking a Software Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for their data platforms, ensuring production stability and architectural integrity while collaborating with various teams to enhance their enterprise analytics ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesServe as the technical authority for platform‑level systems, owning architecture, data flows, and technical standards across productsDesign, build, and maintain robust technical processes spanning multiple technologies, programming languages, and database structuresPartner closely with Enterprise Architects to ensure alignment between architecture standards, technical solutions, and business outcomesLead technical design reviews and make informed trade‑off decisions balancing speed, performance, reliability, data integrity, and maintainabilityOwn technical oversight for a portfolio of products and services, helping prioritize work across competing demands including delivery commitments, production support, technical debt, and platform modernizationInfluence where engineering effort is invested to maximize organizational valueBe accountable for production readiness, system reliability, and incident prevention across portfolio systemsEstablish and enforce standards for monitoring, alerting, resiliency patterns, runbooks, and post‑incident reviewsDrive continuous improvement in platform stability, observability, and operational maturityPlan, architect, and lead large‑scale technical initiatives, upgrades, and implementationsCollaborate with business leaders, product teams, and engineering managers to align technical execution with business prioritiesIntroduce and evaluate modern tools and emerging technologies that improve platform capability and sustainabilityAct as a technical lead and mentor to Software Engineers I–III through coaching, design guidance, code reviews, and pair programmingSupport team growth by promoting best practices across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Skills8+ years of experience in software engineering, systems development, and large-scale technical designProven experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms in both on-prem and cloud environmentsDeep expertise in SQL Server / database engineering, including performance tuning, reliability, and troubleshooting long-running or blocking workloadsStrong understanding of enterprise data ingestion patterns using SQL, APIs, and cloud-based platforms (AWS), with awareness of downstream analytics and warehouse impactsExperience with modern data ingestion and transformation tools (e.g., CData, dbt, or equivalent), with a focus on production ownership and maintainabilityWorking knowledge of SQL Server replication technologies, including Microsoft Replication and Change Data Capture (CDC)Strong skills in process modeling, data modeling, database design, and technical specification creationExcellent communication, organization, and planning skills; able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Hands-on experience with containerization supporting data engineering or AI/ML workloadsExposure to cloud-native architectures supporting scalable, reliable data pipelinesExperience with project planning, technical road-mapping, and deployment strategiesBenefitsCore Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer ContributionExceptional Paid Time OffMaternity / Paternity LeaveInfertility Treatment ProgramAdoption AssistanceEducation AssistanceEnterprise Learning and DevelopmentCompany OverviewALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. It was founded in 1957, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stjude.org.Company H1B SponsorshipSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 37 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 21 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 14 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.