Data Engineer
Northwind Pharmaceuticals - Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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At Northwind, we're not just about doing a job; we're about fulfilling a purpose. Northwind offers a national pharmacy services platform that brings the logistics of drug distribution and home delivery pharmacy together with analytics, pharmacy benefits, chronic disease programs, and software to help create a Nexus of Care to influence healthcare costs and outcomes. By joining Northwind, you will be able to show up every day to a purpose-driven organization with a positive, engaging culture. Your Role and Impact
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in building a robust and efficient data infrastructure, facilitating the flow of information and supporting data-driven decision making. This role requires a strong foundation in database management, coding, system architecture, and an understanding of how to extract value from large, complex data sets. The ability to work collaboratively with various teams and a continuous pursuit of knowledge in evolving data technologies are also critical for success in this role. Responsibilities Design and construct scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and store data from various sources. Implement complex data processing workflows and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Use Delta Lake for ACID transactions and schema enforcement. Optimize data retrieval and develop data set processes for data modeling, mining, and production. Manage and oversee the database systems to ensure performance, availability, and security. Develop and maintain database architectures, including data warehousing solutions. Perform database tuning and technical troubleshooting to improve data reliability and efficiency. Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to ensure data solutions meet business needs. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and data models. Provide data-related technical support and expertise to end-users and team members. Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures. Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture across multiple sources and formats. Develop systems that support data accessibility and interoperability across the organization. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering and big data technologies. Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to enhance data infrastructure and analytics capabilities. Research opportunities for data acquisition and new uses for existing data. Monitor data pipelines and systems performance, implementing fixes and improvements. Conduct regular audits of data and systems to identify and address issues. Ensure high availability of data and reliable performance of data systems.
Skills
Advanced knowledge working with Microsoft Azure services Advanced knowledge in both SQL and NoSQL database systems Advanced knowledge in Python for data manipulation and scripting Advanced knowledge working with Azure / DevOps Advanced knowledge of data modeling principles and practices for structuring and organizing data effectively Experience with RESTful API development for data integration and service communication Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and managing applications Strong understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools and processes for data integration and transformation Experience with data warehousing technologies Excellent analytical and multitasking skills Communicate clearly and concisely both oral and written
Company Description
Weve got a job to do. Actually, weve got lots of jobs to do. Helping our employer clients do great things for their employees through their healthcare benefits is our purpose. Helping our patients live fuller, healthier, lives is our vocation. However, creating an environment in which we can all contribute, grow, and take care of our families, while fulfilling our purpose and our vocation, is the Northwind recipe for success. If you want to be a part of something more than yourself, want to see how your work ties to that bigger purpose, need opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth, feel that you are called to leave things better than you found them, and like to be on a winning team, Northwind might be the right place for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr