New Jersey Staffing
Senior Data Engineer
This is a primarily remote role, but candidates should be located near one of IQVIA's U.S. Eastern Time Zone offices, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings. IQVIA Digital powers exceptional brand experiences, delivering innovative solutions based on a customer-first, insights-driven, and integrated omnichannel vision. We provide authenticated, privacy-enhanced data and analytics, innovative fit-for-purpose healthcare technology, and the expertise to enable an effective and adaptable marketing model that drives better quality of care and patient outcomes. IQVIA is the leading global provider of data, advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. You'll be joining IQVIA's newly formed Data Architecture and Governance team within the Digital Solutions group. This team is focused on modernizing legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-native solutions that support digital marketing campaigns and healthcare provider engagement. The team collaborates globally, with developers in India and leadership in the U.S., offering a dynamic and innovative environment. We're seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to lead development efforts and contribute to architectural decisions for our next-generation data platform. You'll design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, work with Snowflake and AWS technologies, and ensure high data quality across healthcare datasets. This role is ideal for someone ready to take ownership, collaborate across time zones, and grow toward architectural leadership. Essential Functions
Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT solutions and data architectures (data lakes, data warehouses). Optimize Snowflake queries and implement data governance best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Build APIs and integrate with email service providers and HCP data sources. Lead development efforts and coordinate with offshore teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. Support CI/CD processes using tools like Terraform and Airflow. Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity across healthcare datasets. Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in data engineering or similar role. Strong proficiency in SQL and query optimization. 5+ years of experience with Snowflake and cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP a plus). 3+ years of experience in Python or Java. Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Spark). Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and distributed systems. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform). Preferred
Experience with modern analytics databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery). Exposure to microservices architecture. Prior involvement in architecture design or leading development projects. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This is a primarily remote role, but candidates should be located near one of IQVIA's U.S. Eastern Time Zone offices, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings. IQVIA Digital powers exceptional brand experiences, delivering innovative solutions based on a customer-first, insights-driven, and integrated omnichannel vision. We provide authenticated, privacy-enhanced data and analytics, innovative fit-for-purpose healthcare technology, and the expertise to enable an effective and adaptable marketing model that drives better quality of care and patient outcomes. IQVIA is the leading global provider of data, advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. You'll be joining IQVIA's newly formed Data Architecture and Governance team within the Digital Solutions group. This team is focused on modernizing legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-native solutions that support digital marketing campaigns and healthcare provider engagement. The team collaborates globally, with developers in India and leadership in the U.S., offering a dynamic and innovative environment. We're seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to lead development efforts and contribute to architectural decisions for our next-generation data platform. You'll design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, work with Snowflake and AWS technologies, and ensure high data quality across healthcare datasets. This role is ideal for someone ready to take ownership, collaborate across time zones, and grow toward architectural leadership. Essential Functions
Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT solutions and data architectures (data lakes, data warehouses). Optimize Snowflake queries and implement data governance best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Build APIs and integrate with email service providers and HCP data sources. Lead development efforts and coordinate with offshore teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. Support CI/CD processes using tools like Terraform and Airflow. Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity across healthcare datasets. Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in data engineering or similar role. Strong proficiency in SQL and query optimization. 5+ years of experience with Snowflake and cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP a plus). 3+ years of experience in Python or Java. Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Spark). Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and distributed systems. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform). Preferred
Experience with modern analytics databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery). Exposure to microservices architecture. Prior involvement in architecture design or leading development projects. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.