Sr. Data Engineers

On behalf of our Healthcare Client, Affinity Healthcare Solutions is looking for Senior Data Engineers to work with data from across the spectrum of healthcare domains, refining requirements with customers, developing data models, extracting data from various source systems and database formats, and providing data in several formats, including Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) aligned with Informatica software. The Senior Data Engineer(s) will report to the Manager of Data Management, work with a project team led by a Project Manager, and will provide the required leadership and communication to ensure deliverables are met on time and on budget. This is a highly visible, busy, and challenging role focused on supporting major analytics projects. Responsibilities Design and build the infrastructure required for optimal extracting, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Informatica, Structured Query Language (SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Application Programming Interface (API) and other technologies. Architect relational and multi-dimensional databases from structured, semi-structured and unstructured data with development techniques including star and snowflake schemas, ETL, Slow Changing Dimensions (SCD), Fact and Cube development in a data management framework in conjunction with the Provincial Data Platform Infrastructure. Identify, design and implement internal process improvements: automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, re-design data pipelines for greater scalability. Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiencies, and other key business performance metrics. Develop, maintain, optimize, troubleshoot, debug, monitor, backup and recovery operations for the ETL environment. Analyze datasets to ensure compliance with data sharing agreements and legislation restrictions, and for alignment with data architecture guidelines. Mentor, support and train Information Analyst and Junior Data Management resources, as required. Required Qualifications Have a minimum of five (5) years of proven experience working as a Data Engineer or similar role. Possess a bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering or Computer Science, or a diploma in related data management/information technology stream with three (3) additional years of experience (over the required five (5) years) working as a Data Engineer or similar role. Have a minimum of two (2) years of proven experience using Informatica software (i.e., Power Centre, Integration Services, Workflow Manager, IDMC and TDM) in an integrated support environment. The Proponent’s candidate (s) must be located and permitted to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications Expert knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server Database Management Systems and tools. ETL and data pipeline development experience; providing technical consulting and guidance to development teams for the design and development of highly complex or critical ETL architecture. Computer programming languages such as PL/SQL, R, Python. Operating systems such as Unix, Linux, and Windows. Algorithms and data structures. Extensive experience with Information management, logic modeling, conceptual, business process, and workflow design. Requirements gathering, analysis, plan, design, develop, implement and maintain Data Management systems. Critical, constructive and creative problem‑solving skills that involve issue identification, development of objectives, development of an action plan overseeing what needs to be done, while identifying the resources required to ensure quality products. Cloud platform for data management. Plus Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate would be considered an asset. Experience working with healthcare data would be considered an asset. About Affinity Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. For more information on Affinity, please visit Job Number: 12773 Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Affinity by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr