[Remote] Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Encore Talent Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer II to support the client’s data engineering strategy. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines and integrations to enable analytics and operational reporting, while collaborating with senior engineers to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain data pipelines and API integrations using established patterns and standards
• Use generative AI tools to assist with development, troubleshooting, and improving code quality under guidance
• Translate well-defined product and business requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to code reviews to improve solution quality and consistency
• Implement and support data quality checks to ensure accurate and reliable production data
• Follow approved architectural patterns and contribute feedback for continuous improvement
• Monitor pipelines and resolve data issues in partnership with senior engineers
• Document solutions, processes, and operational considerations clearly for reuse and support

Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft SQL
• 2+ years of experience with big data and cloud technologies such as Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and Microsoft Azure (ADF, Dataflows, Azure Functions, Service Bus)
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals including automated testing, code reviews, telemetry, and DevOps practices
• Experience working with modern data storage formats such as Delta Lake and Parquet in ADLS
• Familiarity with distributed data processing and event-driven architectures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for owned deliverables
• Experience working with healthcare data is preferred; familiarity with HL7 or EDI is a plus

Benefits

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK W-2

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