Providence is seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the evolution of the organization's enterprise data platform strategy, architecture, governance framework, and modernization initiatives. This role will serve as the technical leader responsible for defining data standards, driving Snowflake platform maturity, establishing governance and metadata practices, and completing the migration of legacy data assets into a scalable, governed, and reusable enterprise data ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to create the architectural foundations, engineering standards, and operating model required to support the next generation of enterprise analytics, reporting, AI, and data products.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or, equivalent educ/experience
- 8 years Related experience; software development preferred with increasing scope and responsibilities.
- Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, Python or equivalent.
- Experience with source code control systems such as Git and how to successfully use them in across multiple teams.
- Extensive SQL integration development experience with SQL/noSQL.
- Extensive experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, and Jira.
- Proven track record of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Extensive experience with Azure/AWS/hybrid and other cloud technologies.
- Experience designing and successfully implementing a highly complex project.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1. Enterprise Data Architecture
Design enterprise data models and platform standards. - 2. Data Governance & Metadata Management
Define ownership, lineage, metadata, and data quality standards. - 3. Legacy Migration & Data Refactoring
Lead database migrations, consolidation efforts, and data modernization programs. - 4. Snowflake Platform Expertise
Design and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective Snowflake solutions. - 5. Data Integration & Ingestion Architecture
Design ingestion patterns for APIs, SaaS platforms, CDC, batch, and event-driven sources. - 6. DataOps Standards & Technical Leadership
Establish CI/CD, deployment standards, repository governance, and engineering best practices.
Salary Range by Location:
- AK: Anchorage: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- California: Humboldt: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- California: Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $79.92, Max: $136.08
- California: Southern California: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $55.01, Max: $93.68
- Montana: Great Falls: Min: $52.12, Max: $88.75
- Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $63.70, Max: $108.47
- Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Texas – Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview: Min: Min: $52.12, Max: $88.75
- Washington: Western: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Washington: Clark County: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Washington: Eastern: Min: $60.81, Max: $103.54
- Washington: Southeastern: Min: $63.70, Max: $108.47
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About UsProvidence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent education/experience
- 8 years related experience; software development preferred with increasing scope and responsibilities
- Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, Python or equivalent
- Experience with source code control systems such as Git and using them across multiple teams
- Extensive SQL integration development experience with SQL/noSQL
- Extensive experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, and Jira
- Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Extensive experience with Azure/AWS/hybrid and other cloud technologies
- Experience designing and successfully implementing a highly complex project
- Design enterprise data models and platform standards
- Define ownership, lineage, metadata, and data quality standards (Data Governance & Metadata Management)
- Lead database migrations, consolidation efforts, and data modernization programs (Legacy Migration & Data Refactoring)
- Design and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective Snowflake solutions (Snowflake Platform Expertise)
- Design ingestion patterns for APIs, SaaS platforms, CDC, batch, and event-driven sources (Data Integration & Ingestion Architecture)
- Establish CI/CD, deployment standards, repository governance, and engineering best practices (DataOps Standards & Technical Leadership)
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
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What We Do
At Providence, our strength begins with understanding. We take time to see, hear and value everyone who walks through our doors—patient or caregiver, family support person or volunteer. Working with us means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.
