Software Development Engineer – Data Engineering

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer specializing in Data Engineering to join Emmes Group, a company dedicated to transforming the future of clinical research. This role plays a pivotal part in helping advance clinical research as part of a collaborative culture focused on performance and people. If you are passionate about research and data engineering, we invite you to apply!

Primary Purpose
The Software Development Engineer will have a strong background in data engineering with extensive experience in AWS Cloud services. The role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and storage from various sources.
- Implement and manage data architecture on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Optimize data storage and retrieval performance, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Automate data workflows and implement monitoring and logging for data infrastructure performance.
- Conduct data profiling, cleansing, and validation to maintain high data quality standards.
- Stay updated on trends and best practices in data engineering and AWS cloud technologies.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on AWS cloud services.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift).
- Experience with AWS services: S3, Lambda, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, and Redshift.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
- Knowledge of data modeling, ETL concepts, and data warehousing.
- Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- AWS Certified Data Engineer is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., QuickSight, Qlik) and knowledge of machine learning frameworks is a plus.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Satisfactory background check required.

Why Work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your efforts will directly impact public health initiatives, with opportunities for community engagement through our Emmes Cares program. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Approved Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Work From Home anywhere in the US
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.