{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6d99afedf751d96a0fe3fe3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d99afedf751d96a0fe3fe3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d99afedf751d96a0fe3fe3c","title":"Data Platform Engineer","description":"About The CompanySyms Strategic Group (SSG) is a reputable organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions and strategic consulting services across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and technology. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry best practices, SSG aims to deliver impactful results that drive efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence for its clients. The company values diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive and make meaningful contributions.About The RoleSyms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Data Platform Engineer to join our team remotely. This full-time position is within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department and is ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in cloud data architecture, migration, and analytics. The successful candidate will lead the modernization of healthcare data platforms, focusing on transitioning from traditional on-premises solutions to scalable, cloud-native AWS environments. This role involves evaluating AWS data services, designing efficient data models, and implementing solutions that enable business stakeholders and analysts to access and analyze healthcare data seamlessly. The Data Platform Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers and business analysts, to ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective data solutions aligned with organizational goals.Qualifications8+ years of experience in software or data engineering with a focus on AWS cloud environmentsProven experience in architecting and executing cloud data platform migrations in enterprise or healthcare settingsDeep expertise in AWS data services such as S3, Athena, Glue, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and OpenSearchStrong SQL skills, with experience designing relational query layers over semi-structured data formats like XML and JSONHands-on experience working with XML-heavy data stores, including parsing, querying, and transforming XML data at scaleFamiliarity with AWS analytics and reporting tools, including QuickSight and BI toolingProficiency with Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflowsExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tools such as CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeployKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or TerraformExcellent communication skills to articulate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholdersBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience consideredU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or hold a Public Trust (MBI) security clearanceResponsibilitiesLead the next phase of healthcare data platform modernization initiativesEvaluate and select appropriate AWS data services to meet reporting, scalability, and cost requirementsDesign and implement a scalable, cloud-native AWS data architecture, including storage formats, partitioning strategies, and data organizationDevelop and maintain data catalogues, schemas, and metadata to ensure data discoverability and usabilityArchitect migration plans for transitioning XML object store data from MSSQL to AWS, optimizing for query performanceBuild reporting and query layers that enable business stakeholders and non-technical users to perform SQL-based queries seamlesslyOptimize query performance and cost-efficiency across AWS services through partitioning, compression, and pattern tuningCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective data modelsWork closely with back-end engineers to ensure smooth data flow from EDI processing pipelines into the new data platformImplement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices to automate deployment and infrastructure managementDocument architecture decisions, data flows, and data dictionaries clearly for technical and non-technical audiencesContinuously monitor and improve data platform performance, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAABenefitsCompetitive salary range of $85,389 - $116,975Remote work flexibilityOpportunities for professional growth and development in cloud and healthcare data engineeringCollaborative and innovative work environmentParticipation in impactful healthcare modernization projectsSupportive team culture that values diversity and inclusionAccess to cutting-edge AWS tools and technologiesEqual OpportunitySyms Strategic Group (SSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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