Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
OverviewThe Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining reliable data pipelines that support Children's Mercy Integrated Care Solutions analytics and operational needs. This role contributes to the development of the data platform, ensuring quality, accuracy, and scalability, while growing technical skills and collaborating effectively with peers. Develop, configure, maintain, test and monitor processes in support of a reliable, scalable, and evolving data & analytics platform in support of Children's Mercy Integrated Care Solutions goals of being a data driven organization.
#LI-DNIThis position is open only to candidates currently residing in the Kansas City area.At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities- Develop data platform pipelines processes by collaborating with product owners, analysts, and architects to understand the business need, optimize dataflows, and support the implementation of new technologies. Work is accomplished through close collaboration with product owners, analysts, and architects to translate business needs into scalable data solutions. Data Engineers design and implement data pipelines, support approved data models, and continuously optimize workflows for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop curated, reusable, and well-modeled data assets/products (datasets, reports, dashboards) within CMICS.
- Perform thorough testing of processes to ensure continuous accuracy and reliability. Data Engineers ensure data reliability through performance benchmarking, collaborative testing, and code reviews. They validate data accuracy, resolve issues with support from senior team members, and implement automated testing and monitoring to maintain pipeline health.
- Maintain technical competency by exploring emerging technologies, participating in team discussions, and engaging in continuous learning. Data Engineers stay current by exploring emerging technologies, contributing to proof-of-concept initiatives, and actively participating in team discussions. Continuous learning is supported through professional development, documentation, and knowledge sharing, with flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar and 1-2 years experience with cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and modern data practices including ETL/ETL methodologies or related experience or
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar and 3-5 years experience with cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and modern data practices including ETL/ETL methodologies or related experience.
Benefits at Children's MercyThe benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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Starting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $41.57/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from HomeThis position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.
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EEO Employer/Disabled/VetChildren's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.
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