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Summary
In this role, you will join our Data & AI Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, modernizing cloud infrastructure, and supporting existing applications and projects. You will also contribute to the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions, partnering across the full lifecycle from experimentation and prototyping through production implementation and ongoing optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Databricks
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries and data transformation logic across large datasets
- Develop and maintain Python-based data pipelines, automation scripts, and data processing workflows
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and consistent delivery of data solutions
- Assist in modernizing cloud infrastructure to support scalable data and ML workloads
- Collaborate with data and business teams to understand data models, data flows, and downstream reporting requirements
- Participate in the full AI/ML lifecycle, contributing to experimentation, model development, deployment, monitoring, and production support
- Support the development of traditional machine learning models as well as LLM-powered systems, including:
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Agentic workflows and AI-driven automation
- Vector-based search and semantic retrieval
- Work alongside senior AI/ML engineers and data scientists to implement, enhance, and scale AI solutions
- Follow and contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards, documentation, and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Relevant degree, prefer bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large and complex datasets.
- Hands-on experience with SSIS and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, scripting, and automation.
- Experience with Databricks and distributed data processing (PySpark experience is a plus).
- Strong experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Working knowledge of the AI/ML lifecycle, including model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with LLM-powered applications, including RAG pipelines and agentic systems.
- Solid understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data quality principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Position is a Hybrid position located out of Irving TX.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated Hiring Range:
At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.This position is also incentive eligible.
Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:
http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with large complex datasets.
- Hands-on experience with SSIS and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, scripting, and automation.
- Experience with Databricks and distributed data processing.
- PySpark experience.
- Strong experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Working knowledge of the AI/ML lifecycle, including model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with LLM-powered applications, including RAG pipelines and agentic systems.
- Solid understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data quality principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Hybrid work in Irving, TX (ability to work on-site as required).
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Vizient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vizient and has not been reviewed or approved by Vizient.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off allowances are generous, with ample PTO and holidays available from day one. Separate paid volunteer days add additional protected time away.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexibility to work from anywhere for part of the year and hybrid options support work-life balance. Policies enabling remote periods complement the broader PTO structure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a competitive 401(k) company match alongside HSA contributions on eligible plans. These elements strengthen long-term financial security within the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest health care performance improvement company, serves more than 50% of the nation’s acute care providers, which includes 97% of the nation’s academic medical centers, and more than 20% of ambulatory care providers. Vizient provides expertise, analytics and advisory services, as well as a contract portfolio that represents more than $130 billion in annual purchasing volume. Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.
