Data Engineer Specialist (Remote)

CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company’s mission, actively engage in problem-solving, and take ownership of your work daily. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra seeks a Data Engineer Specialist to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Data Engineer Specialist responsible for the successful delivery of ACENTRA’s technology initiatives in a multi-Cloud platform. Candidates for this role will be supporting the development for Sales, Growth, and Business Development requirements working cohesively with database developers/leads, subject matter experts, database administrators, architects, data quality analysts, and other teams to manage client relationships. 

*This position is remote* 

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of data configuration management, backend (database) development, and synthetic data creation under the guidance / direction of subject matter and technical experts in ACENTRA’s Technology functional department
• Prepare Data Engineering requirements, support solution and design, participate in meetings with Functional/Technical Leads to understand requirements, and build Logical and Physical Data Models.
• Contribute to code refactoring and data model re-engineering to support potential customers.
• Experience in query optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Maintain and optimize data pipelines and workflows using AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, S3, and Lambda.
• Leverage AWS cloud-native data storage solutions, including S3, DynamoDB, and RDS, for efficient data management.
• Ensure data security and compliance in cloud environments following best practices and organizational guidelines.
• Utilize AWS monitoring and logging services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and IAM roles for efficient data operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scalable data architectures using AWS best practices.
• Enhance Data Engineering skills on new practices, frameworks, and standards, interact professionally with all organizational levels, mentor other developers, and present technical analysis to internal and external clients. 

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following preferred majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience and demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of database programming and performance tuning using SQL, various relational database management systems (RDBMS) with a primary focus on Oracle, UNIX, and shell scripting experience.
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
• Experience in healthcare industry, Medicaid and/or Medicare.
• Good understanding of various relational (such as Oracle, Postgres) and non-relational databases (such as NoSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Excellent experience and demonstrated proficiency in various aspects of database. programming using the Oracle and Postgres Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Sound knowledge of Oracle SQL / PL/SQL and/or related technologies that encapsulate SQL, including Triggers, Procedures, Functions, and Packages.
• Excellent understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data models to translate business requirements to update data models.
• Excellent experience creating database tables, views, medium to complex stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Excellent experience in fine-tuning SQL queries, stored programs, and improving application performance.
• Excellent experience in implementing data partitioning, data retention, and data archival strategies working in very high-volume database environments with minimal downtime
• Experience in building high availability and scalable applications, identifying and reducing data redundancy and inconsistencies, and implementing database security to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Experience working closely with other developers to integrate databases with other applications.
• Experience with Oracle 19c is essential; familiarity with Postgres is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Good facilitation skills.
• Should be able to support high level and detailed presentations to the target audience.
• Good record of accomplishment in all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Good knowledge / experience with UNIX and shell scripting.
• Requires the ability to develop needs assessment methods, both qualitative and quantitative research for information related to databases of public health.
• Must possess the ability to work independently on assigned projects, especially cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals; attention to detail; ability to work independently.
• Travel will be required. 

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide additional protection, security, and support for your career and life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.  

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $121,900.00 - $182,900.00.

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable, and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may interest you. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.