Data Platform Engineer
About The Company:
Syms 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 Role:
Syms 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.
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in software or data engineering with a focus on AWS cloud environments Proven experience in architecting and executing cloud data platform migrations in enterprise or healthcare settings Deep 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 scale Familiarity with AWS analytics and reporting tools, including QuickSight and BI tooling Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tools such as Code Pipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeployKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using AWS CDK, Cloud Formation, or Terraform Excellent communication skills to articulate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders Bachelor’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 clearance
Responsibilities:
- Lead the next phase of healthcare data platform modernization initiatives
- Evaluate and select appropriate AWS data services to meet reporting, scalability, and cost requirements
- Design and implement a scalable, cloud-native AWS data architecture, including storage formats, partitioning strategies, and data organization
- Develop and maintain data catalogues, schemas, and metadata to ensure data discoverability and usability
- Architect migration plans for transitioning XML object store data from MSSQL to AWS, optimizing for query performance
- Build reporting and query layers that enable business stakeholders and non-technical users to perform SQL-based queries seamlessly
- Optimize query performance and cost-efficiency across AWS services through partitioning, compression, and pattern tuning
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective data models
- Work closely with back-end engineers to ensure smooth data flow from EDI processing pipelines into the new data platform
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices to automate deployment and infrastructure management
- Document architecture decisions, data flows, and data dictionaries clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
- Continuously monitor and improve data platform performance, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAABenefitsCompetitive salary range of $85,389 - $116,975 Remote work flexibility
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in cloud and healthcare data engineering
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Participation in impactful healthcare modernization projects
- Supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion
- Access to cutting-edge AWS tools and technologies
Equal Opportunity
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage military veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.