Summary
Join SmithRx, a rapidly growing Health-Tech company, as we transform the pharmacy benefit management sector with a cutting-edge platform. We're seeking an experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead our technology strategy for modern data platforms.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with 15+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or a similar role
- Strong expertise in data architecture, database design, and optimization, with experience in OLTP, OLAP, NoSQL, and cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., AWS Snowflake, PostgresDB, DymanoDB, etc )
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and tools like Spark, PySpark, Airflow, DBT, Snowflake, Cortext, OpenAI, and Terraform
- Proven experience architecting and designing AI/ML initiatives with a deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms and frameworks. Nice to have - experience in developing and deploying ML models in production
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle evolving requirements and ambiguous challenges
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of robust data architectures that support scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines
- Architect, develop an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and tooling that encompasses design patterns to scale and expand through integrations and automation of ETL/ELT pipelines as well as analytic layer to scale reporting and insights
- Develop strategies across the entire AI/ML project lifecycle. This includes seamless integration with data platforms, spanning from problem definition and data preparation to model deployment and performance monitoring
- Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies and tools that enhance our data platformβs capabilities
- Drive excellence and standardization e.g. Optimize the performance of database systems, ensuring best practices in data security, access control, and compliance
- Ensure data quality, lineage, and resilience across production environments including monitoring, alerting, and recovery mechanisms to ensure 99% uptime and quick resolution of data pipeline issues
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members, establishing and enforcing best practices in data engineering and data science
- Influence and Collaborate with cross-functional teams & leadership, including product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders
Benefits
- Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Discretionary Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
- Professional development and training opportunities