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Alexa Jervis

Professional Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.83
from 95 reviews
Job
Principal Data Engineer
Denver, Colorado, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 11/1/25

IDR is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join one of our top clients in the Healthcare Tech industry (Remote). If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing team-oriented culture, please apply today! Position Overview

The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design, development, and scaling of core data infrastructure using modern cloud and big data technologies. This individual will play a key role in building and maintaining scalable pipelines, enforcing governance standards, and ensuring the reliability and accessibility of data across the organization. Acting as both a hands-on engineer and a strategic partner, you will collaborate with product, analytics, engineering, and clinical teams to drive high-impact data solutions. Required Skills
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with a focus on scalable data architectures
  • Strong expertise in GCP (IAM, GCS, Pub/Sub, etc.), Spark, and Databricks
  • Hands-on experience with CDC technologies such as Fivetran (or equivalent)
  • Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (dbt, Apache Airflow, Dataform, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, and security best practices
  • Proven ability to deliver data solutions for analytics, experimentation, or compliance across functions
  • Skilled in both IC execution and team mentorship/leadership
  • Familiarity with streaming data architectures and real-time ingestion frameworks
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and automation
  • Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and technical storytelling abilities
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with Terraform or IaC for data infrastructure automation
  • Background in HIPAA or regulated environments with sensitivity to data privacy and compliance
  • Familiarity with dbt Semantic Layer and modern data modeling best practices
  • Exposure to data observability platforms and practices
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines
  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments
  • Proven track record of building scalable solutions in a 0-1 environment
What’s in it for you?
  • Join a high-impact team within a rapidly growing healthcare technology company
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud, data, and analytics technologies
  • Collaborative culture with visibility across product, analytics, and engineering teams
  • Competitive compensation package
Why IDR?
  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

Compensation Details: $82/hour #LI-remote