Sr. Data Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
Overland Park, KS, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable data pipelines, warehouse solutions, semantic models, dashboards, and reporting environments using GCP, BigQuery, Looker, and related technologies. Troubleshoots production data issues, improves data quality and processing efficiency, documents workflows, supports BI users, contributes to coding standards, and safeguards healthcare and PHI data. Collaborates with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders while using AI tools to improve workflows and decision-making.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Sr Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, infrastructure, and data visualization to support our data-driven decision-making processes. The scope of this job includes collaborating with data scientists, analysts, solutions partners, and other stakeholders to increase data quality, accessibility, and security. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Create, develop, maintain, and leverage data pipelines, data models, reporting, and dashboards on GCP and BigQuery to solve business problems or assigned tasks in coordination with multiple teams. 
  • Develop and maintain semantic models and reporting in Looker (LookML) so business users can answer questions without writing SQL. 
  • Support operational data pipelines by troubleshooting and resolving production issues, including file processing failures, data quality anomalies, and integration errors. 
  • Enhance and document workflows for complex data-related challenges by identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies in the data, and find ways to optimize data processing and storage to promote data quality through automation. 
  • Develop understanding of different WellSky solutions and become a subject matter expert in the healthcare domain. 
  • Identify opportunities in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices and coding standards. 
  • Adhere to WellSky core values, ensure PHI data security, and adapt to changing BI technologies. 
  • Leverage AI tools and platforms as an integral part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive data-informed outcomes. 
  • Perform other job duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience 
  • 4-6 years of relevant work experience 
  • Strong SQL skills with hands-on experience developing and supporting data pipelines and data warehouse solutions 
  • Experience with SQL Server data integration and ETL development (including SSIS or equivalent) 
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, preferably within GCP environments 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Direct Looker and LookML development experience 
  • Experience with DBT for ELT/ETL processes, data modeling, testing, and documentation 
  • GCP expertise, especially with Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Datastream 
  • Experience with data replication tools such as HVR, Datastream, or Fivetran (or similar CDC/replication technologies) 
  • Experience supporting BI/reporting environments such as Looker or Tableau through well-modeled, performant datasets, including migrating reporting from one BI platform to another 
  • Git-based development workflow, including pull requests, code review, and CI/CD 
  • Python for data engineering, tooling, and automation 
  • Healthcare industry experience 

Job Expectations: 

  • Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed to support scheduled data loads, releases, and time-sensitive production issues 
  • Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information 
  • Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time 

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WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.


Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:

  • Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
  • Mental Health support through EAP
  • Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.


Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
  • 4-6 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Hands-on experience developing and supporting data pipelines and data warehouse solutions
  • Experience with SQL Server data integration and ETL development, including SSIS or equivalent
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, preferably in GCP environments
  • Direct Looker and LookML development experience
  • Experience with dbt for ELT/ETL processes, data modeling, testing, and documentation
  • GCP expertise, especially Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Datastream
  • Experience with HVR, Datastream, Fivetran, or similar data replication technologies
  • Experience supporting Looker or Tableau BI/reporting environments through well-modeled, performant datasets
  • Experience migrating reporting from one BI platform to another
  • Git-based development workflow, including pull requests, code review, and CI/CD
  • Python experience for data engineering, tooling, and automation
  • Healthcare industry experience
  • Willingness to work additional or irregular hours for scheduled loads, releases, and production issues
  • Ability to work in accordance with security policies protecting company and client information
  • Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

WellSky Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WellSky and has not been reviewed or approved by WellSky.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include unlimited vacation for many salaried roles, a broad holiday schedule, dedicated sick time, volunteer time, and generous bereavement leave. The scope of leave programs is comparatively comprehensive.
  • Retirement Support — The retirement plan provides a straightforward employer match with immediate vesting. This offers clear long-term savings support.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for all parents, complemented by supportive family leave policies. These provisions reflect attention to family needs during key life events.

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The Company
HQ: Overland Park, KS
1,069 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

WellSky is a technology company advancing human wellness worldwide. Our software and professional services address the continuum of health and social care — helping businesses, organizations, and communities solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, and achieve better outcomes through predictive insights that only WellSky solutions can provide. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites around the world — including the largest hospital systems, blood banks and labs, home health and hospice franchises, government agencies, and human services organizations. Informed by 40 years of providing software and expertise, WellSky anticipates providers’ needs and innovates relentlessly to help people thrive. Our purpose is to empower care heroes with technology for good, so that together, we can realize care’s potential and maintain a healthy, flourishing world.

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