Data Engineer

Overview The Data Engineerwill play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure for a public health organization. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded CDC Foundation program to help public health agencies accelerate their information system improvements. Working within Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, the Data Engineer will collaborate with data analysts, evaluation specialists, and department leadership to design, implement, and maintain a data lifecycle platform for data collection, analysis, storage, reporting, and collaboration. The Data Engineer will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Center for Wabanaki Research and Knowledge Innovation (CWRKI) within Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates. Responsibilities Create and manage the systems and pipelines that enable efficient and reliable flow of data, including ingestion, processing, and storage. Collect data from various sources, transforming and cleaning it to ensure accuracy and consistency. Load data into storage systems or data warehouses. Optimize data pipelines, infrastructure, and workflows for performance and scalability. Monitor data pipelines and systems for performance issues, errors, and anomalies, and implement solutions to address them. Optimize existing data infrastructure. Implement security measures to protect sensitive information. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other partners to understand their data needs and ensure the data infrastructure supports organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design scalable solutions that meet business needs. Implement and maintain ETL processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Design and manage data storage systems, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and data warehouses. Stay knowledgeable about industry trends and best practices in data engineering and incorporate them into the organization\'s data infrastructure. Provide technical guidance to other staff. Communicate effectively with partners at all levels of the organization to gather requirements, provide updates, and present findings. Up to 10% domestic travel may be required. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, Scala, or SQL. Strong understanding of database systems, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools. Experience with Azure. Expertise in data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data integration techniques. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively. Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365. Job Highlights Location: Remote, must be based in the United States; Up to 10% domestic travel may be required. Salary Range: $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate. Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity Position End Date: June 30, 2027 Special Notes This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve and may be updated to match priorities with written approval by the CDC Foundation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act and do not discriminate on the basis of unlawful criteria. About The CDC Foundation The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by mobilizing collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect health and safety. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's health protection mission. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information. J-18808-Ljbffr