RadCube Careers

Data Engineer

Type: Contract | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Overview:
Project Description | Problem Statement:

Role Overview:We are seeking a talented Senior Data Architect with expertise in designing, building, and maintaining data architecture for healthcare analytics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in setting up processes, defining data models, and implementing data governance frameworks. Experience with medical insurance data, including Medicare, Medicaid, and state healthcare programs, is highly preferable.

Responsibilities:
 Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable data architecture solutions.
 Design and develop data models, data warehouses, and data lakes to support the storage, integration, and analysis of large volumes of healthcare data.
 Define data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security across the organization.
 Implement data governance processes to manage metadata, data lineage, and data access controls.
 Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data architecture and analytics requirements.
 Lead the implementation of data migration, transformation, and ETL processes to enable seamless data integration and interoperability.
 Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
 Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in data architecture, healthcare analytics, and regulatory requirements in the medical insurance industry.
 Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.


Position Title: Senior Data Architect

Required Skills: • Data Architecture Expertise:
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data architectures for large-scale systems.
• Strong understanding of data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical) and database design principles.
• Familiarity with relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure).
• Healthcare Analytics Knowledge:
• Extensive experience with healthcare data, including Medicare, Medicaid, and state healthcare programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, HIPAA compliance, and PHI data management.
• Experience with medical insurance claims, clinical data, and other healthcare datasets.
• Data Governance & Quality Management:
• Expertise in implementing data governance frameworks, including metadata management, data lineage, and data stewardship.
• Familiarity with data quality management practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data.
• ETL & Data Integration:
• Experience with ETL processes, data migration, and data transformation.
• Hands-on experience with data integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Apache NiFi) and cloud data services.
• Data Warehousing & Data Lakes:
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing solutions, data lakes, and data lakehouses for storing and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Familiarity with technologies like Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, or Google BigQuery.
• Cloud Technologies:
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for data storage, analytics, and services.
• Familiarity with cloud-native data architecture, serverless computing, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Data Security & Compliance:
• Proficiency in ensuring data security, privacy, and access control for sensitive healthcare data.
• Experience with encryption techniques, access control, and compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior members, and providing architectural guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Tools & Technologies:
• Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and analytical frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, Python, and Scala.
• Regulatory Compliance & Emerging Trends:
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations and staying current with emerging trends in data architecture, healthcare analytics, and medical insurance.

Desired Experience Level: • Data Architecture & Modeling: At least 7-10 years of experience designing and implementing complex data architectures, including data modeling and database design, particularly with large datasets.
• Healthcare Analytics & Medical Insurance Data: At least 5 years of experience working with healthcare data, especially in areas like Medicare, Medicaid, and state healthcare programs. This includes familiarity with healthcare regulations, compliance, and privacy requirements.
• Data Governance & Quality: 3-5 years of experience setting up and managing data governance frameworks, including defining data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: 3-5 years in a leadership capacity, guiding and mentoring junior team members, and working cross-functionally with other departments like data science and engineering.
• Cloud & ETL Experience: Several years (at least 3-5) of hands-on experience with cloud data services (AWS, Azure, etc.) and ETL processes, ensuring data integration and migration strategies.




Responsibilities:
List of Key Responsibilities for the Position:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable data architecture solutions.
• Design and develop data models, data warehouses, and data lakes to support the storage, integration, and analysis of large volumes of healthcare data.
• Define data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security across the organization.
• Implement data governance processes to manage metadata, data lineage, and data access controls.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data architecture and analytics requirements.
• Lead the implementation of data migration, transformation, and ETL processes to enable seamless data integration and interoperability.
• Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in data architecture, healthcare analytics, and regulatory requirements in the medical insurance industry.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.


Required Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or higher in Data Architecture, Data Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field is preferred.

Professional Experience:
• 10-15 years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and database design, including experience with large-scale systems in the healthcare domain.
• 5+ years of experience working with healthcare data, specifically Medicare, Medicaid, or state healthcare programs.
• Strong experience with data governance frameworks and healthcare regulatory standards, including HIPAA compliance.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or similar cloud certifications.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant security certifications.
• Healthcare-related certifications (e.g., Certified Healthcare Data Analyst (CHDA)) are a plus.

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner).
• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Google BigQuery), ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Deep knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB).

Healthcare Expertise:
• Solid understanding of healthcare data structures, medical insurance systems, and regulatory compliance, including experience with claims data and clinical data sets.
• Experience with healthcare analytics and data integration between different systems and providers.

Leadership & Communication:
• Proven ability to lead teams, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior staff.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, scientists, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management Skills:
• Experience leading data migration, transformation, and integration projects in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies is a plus.

Regulatory Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, and familiarity with ensuring data privacy and security in compliance with industry standards.
 

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