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Organization:

HealthIT Data Platform Services

Job Summary:

The Data Platform Services team is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with an inquisitive and analytical mindset to join our team. In your role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud-based data infrastructure, as well as designing and implementing efficient data extraction and ingestion processes. You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders to identify data needs, investigating opportunities to improve platform scalability, building generic solutions for patterned problems, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently and full proficient to:

• Design and develop performant data pipelines that support a variety of source system types (flat files, APIs, databases, etc.)

• Troubleshoot complex issues with production pipelines and work with internal stakeholders to deploy fixes

• Develop tools and services used by other teams to create, test, and deliver data-related assets

• Participate in code review sessions for merge requests and assist in mentoring developers in best development practices

• Design and develop cloud infrastructure-as-code to support the data platform

• Assist with onboarding and training new employees as needed

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• 4+ years C# and/or Python in an OOP paradigm experience

• 2+ years with SQL experience

• Experience with REST data services, APIs, and microservices

• 2+ years with containerization with Docker or Podman

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years with CI/CD automation in GitLab, GitHub, or Azure DevOps

• Experience creating cloud solutions with Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Experience with Git

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks or Apache Spark

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM

• GitHub profile link to some personal code examples

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.

• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes available resources to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution and document the findings.

• Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.

• Team Interaction: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• CORPORATE SYSTEMS ARCH STANDARDS (ADVANCED): Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of all core business systems, how they are structured, how various components and parts interact, as well as what protocols and interfaces are used for communications and cooperation between modules and components. Takes a lead role in the strategic planning and design of core business systems. Has in-depth knowledge of the entire computing architecture of the company. Stays abreast of new and emerging technology and its impact on core business systems.

• BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE (ADVANCED): Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of the Business Architecture, how it is structured, how various components and parts interact, as well as what protocols and interfaces are used for communications and cooperation. Responsible for increasing functional effectiveness by mapping and modeling the business to the organization's business vision and strategic goals. Takes a lead role in the strategic planning and design of core business processes. Has in-depth knowledge of the computing architecture of the company. Stays abreast of new and emerging technology and its impact on the Business Architecture.

• CLOUD ARCHITECTURE (ADVANCED): Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of leveraging cloud-based architecture to support the life cycle of a data lake. Demonstrates a high-level understanding of when and how to scale cloud components to provide the required level of performance and support of a data lake.

• DATA LAKES (ADVANCED): Demonstrates expertise in resolving challenging problems involving the application of the skill. Can educate other people in efficient use of the skill. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all components, including advanced features and functions such as custom components. Continues to remain current with new features, concepts, and tools and how to apply them. May have successfully completed training resulting in basic certification and/or curriculum fulfillment.

• DATA MARTS (ADVANCED): Displays a mastery of the effective application, operation, and practice in intricate applications. Extensive experience in all core features and functions of data marts. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, consistently applying them in the delivery of sophisticated applications. May have completed advanced training in techniques, features, and tools, further enhancing expertise in the field. Plays a lead role in defining and implementing data mart strategies, leveraging advanced methodologies to meet complex business requirements. Leads the cross-functional teams in adopting cutting-edge data mart solutions, driving innovation, and ensuring their seamless integration into the data ecosystem. Mentors and collaborates with team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and excellence in data mart practices.

• DATA WAREHOUSING (ADVANCED): Designed a system where data warehousing played a central role. Possesses extensive knowledge of warehouse models. Demonstrates a deep understanding of available options in various data warehouse components. Applies theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in different data warehouse structures effectively. Assess performance outcomes based on available options and environments and can translate regional data requirements into specific data warehouse applications. Leads data warehousing strategies within the organization, fostering innovation and aligning data practices with long-term objectives. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure data strategies support organizational goals. Shares insights and mentors team members, promoting continuous learning and excellence in data warehousing practices.

About the Department:

Health IT

HealthIT provides the best health information technology tools that support Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of:

• Delivering distinctively personalized care

• Improving the health care of individuals and communities regionally, nationally and internationally

• Providing transformative learning programs

• Supporting compelling discoveries

Our tools, which form the digital arteries of VUMC, are either developed in-house by our innovative product teams or selected from the most cutting-edge solutions available in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Our 500 colleagues provide ongoing support over each product’s entire lifespan, ensuring that the tools are meeting the evolving needs of the Medical Center’s 24,000 colleagues.

Our solutions are driven by the incredible work and research of our colleagues throughout Vanderbilt and supported through a close partnership with VUMC Information Technology (VUMC IT) (https://www.vumc.org/it/) . The strong collaboration among our teams means that VUMC can respond to clinical and operational issues with agility and innovation. Together, we ensure VUMC remains a leader in its pioneering use of healthcare information technology.

Underscoring our entire department are our core values of accountability, transparency and execution (https://healthit.vumc.org/partner-promise) , delivered with a strong Partner Promise (https://healthit.vumc.org/partner-promise) .

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

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