Senior Data Engineer

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Description:

The Senior Data Engineer defines, develops, tests, analyzes, and maintains data and data applications. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the business impact of data and software as well as the technical implications when choosing architectures and technologies. The Senior Data Engineer works as part of a team on a moderately complex product, project or feature domain.

*This role will be Hybrid (2-days a week in office) if you are located within 50 miles of our Corporate Offices in either Mendota Heights, MN or Loveland, CO. In-person attendance is expected to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, a Senior Data Engineer must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in the conceptualization and development of database and/or application functionality.

• Assist in the research, definition, development, and documentation of deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with team members.

• Monitor, investigate and implement improvements to database design and performance. 

• Integrate efficiency and performance during all development activities.

• Test new and existing applications for the purpose of correcting errors and general debugging.

• Participate in defining application and database development plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.

• Deploy database changes through environments to production upon completion of development, testing, and documentation.

• Define and employ best practices for data engineering.

• Mentor/coach and conduct code reviews based on defined best practices.

• Provide data and software support for bugs, issues, and escalated incident tickets from end users to resolve application and software issues.

• Partner with others in resolving problems with software products or company data systems.

• Recommend new technologies, approaches, and best practices.

• Define and enforce best practices for data engineering and software development.

Additional Functions

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

• Participate in regulatory and compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or equivalent work experience

• 6+ years of application development or data science experience with increasingly complex projects.

• Comprehensive understanding of data, development and product life cycles

• Comprehensive understanding of data engineering and industry best practices

• Experience with data modeling, ETL frameworks, and distributed systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

• Ability to conduct research into data and database-related issues and products

• Ability to conduct research into data-related issues for software products and systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming for different delivery approaches such as on-premises, web, cloud, and mobile

• Postgres (v12 or later) – 2+ years

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Familiarity with SAP SQL Anywhere

• Windows operating system – 2+ years

• Azure ecosystem – 1+ years

• Azure DevOps (including Git)

• PowerShell or Batch Files

• C#

• Visual Studio/VS Code

Working Environment

• Office environment – either in Patterson facility or at home/remote location

• Patterson Dental is committed to supporting a robust remote work culture, with well-established virtual collaboration practices and equal opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, regardless of physical location

• Ability to work remote and be on camera as needed

• Travel to corporate sites is periodically required (Quarterly or so)

• Periodic on call rotations and available outside of normal business hours on evenings and weekends during critical production release or issue escalation periods

This role is eligible for hire in any of the following States: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI

The compensation range for this role is below.

$100,000 - $120,000

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

• Patterson Perks Program.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.