Data Engineer

Sift Healthcare is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team. Data is the backbone of what we do at Sift. Our data engineers design and develop data pipelines to integrate disparate systems and curate data for machine learning.

Our engineers are motivated not only to research new solutions but also to own the problem end-to-end.

The Data Engineer will bring a strong understanding of data modeling principles and modern data platforms to the team, helping develop intuitive data model architectures, extract-load-transform (ELT) processes, and testing infrastructure to ensure reliably robust data.

We are looking for a candidate with 2+ years of experience as a Data Engineer supporting data pipelines and workflow orchestration tools.

Experience with healthcare or revenue cycle data is preferred and will set you apart.

A Wisconsin resident is preferred for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, including redesigning infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
• Build and maintain the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources
• Work with business and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems and assist with data-related technical issues
• Ensure timely processing of daily batch processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience
• Experience in Python and libraries such as pandas, NumPy, dask, polars, etc. (required)
• Experience with Git or other source code control tools (required)
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle (required)
• Experience and proficiency using Linux and shell scripting
• Experience with Docker or containerization technologies (preferred)
• Experience with AWS cloud-based services, especially Athena, EC2, RDS, Lambda (preferred)
• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing tools such as Snowflake (preferred)
• Experience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and data sets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to be self-motivated and work with little supervision

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be based on skills, experience, and performance.

ABOUT SIFT HEALTHCARE

Sift is a data science company working to improve payments operations and outcomes in the healthcare industry. We are a growing and dynamic team that is serious about technology.

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sift is thriving and looking for motivated team members who will help shape our culture. Sift offers competitive salaries and benefits.

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