Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.
Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are and What We’re About:
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
Why Guardian?At Guardian Pharmacy, technology powers our ability to serve patients and communities nationwide. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll help shape the future of our data platform, partnering with leaders across the organization to deliver scalable solutions, modernize analytics, and drive meaningful business outcomes. If you enjoy solving complex problems, making a visible impact, and working with a team that values integrity, accountability, and service, you'll thrive at Guardian.
Position Overview - Hybrid - Atlanta, GA
The Senior Data Engineer designs and delivers the data solutions that support decision-making across Guardian Pharmacy. This role partners with business and technology teams to build scalable data pipelines, data models, and analytics capabilities that drive operational excellence and growth.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable data and analytics solutions.
- Design, develop, and support ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory (ADF), SSIS, SQL Server, and related technologies.
- Build and optimize enterprise data models, repositories, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and performance across data platforms.
- Lead projects, mentor team members, and promote best practices in data engineering and development.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
- Communicate technical solutions, risks, and progress to business and technology stakeholders.
- Manage multiple priorities while delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions.
- Maintain technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, or data warehousing.
- Advanced experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), SSIS, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL development.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL/ELT best practices.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience supporting full solution lifecycles from design through implementation.
- SSAS Tabular and AI-related experience preferred.
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
- Ownership mindset with a bias toward action.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
- Effective communicator with both technical and business audiences.
- Commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring and helping others succeed.
What We Offer:
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
The Guardian Difference
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, or data warehousing.
- Advanced experience with Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL development.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL/ELT best practices.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience supporting full solution lifecycles from design through implementation.
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Experience with SSAS Tabular and AI-related technologies.
Guardian Pharmacy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guardian Pharmacy and has not been reviewed or approved by Guardian Pharmacy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for pharmacists, with guaranteed hours that compare favorably to retail settings. Feedback suggests some departments view compensation as “pretty good,” reflecting role- and location-driven strengths.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Benefits include PTO, sick time, paid holidays, and a personal day, with occasional holiday pay even when off. These provisions, alongside flexible lunches in some areas, add perceived value for certain employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching. This foundation supports longer-term financial security as part of the total rewards mix.
Guardian Pharmacy Insights
What We Do
Guardian Pharmacy Services, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care pharmacy companies. Recognized for providing exceptional client service and care, Guardian’s pharmacies serve long-term care communities and their residents in assisted living and skilled nursing, group homes, behavioral health, and organizations focused on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As medication management experts, we facilitate the full lifecycle of pharmacy administration and consultative services. Through our unique local pharmacy business model, we combine the personal service of a local pharmacy with the technology and resources of a large national support team. In this way, we deliver the highest quality care. At Guardian Pharmacy, it’s about more than just providing medication, our comprehensive services ensure safety, healthier outcomes and reduce costs. For more information about Guardian Pharmacy Services or to view available job opportunities, visit our website at www.guardianpharmacy.com.
