Senior Data Engineer
Alto PharmacyJob Summary
Alto's Data Engineers also manage AWS components to support data platforms running in AWS EKS clusters, with Terraform handling IAM, S3, SNS, SQS, and other essential services. Furthermore, they are tasked with data integrations across healthcare networks, drug manufacturers, and various partnerships.
Our goal is to make high-quality data accessible to everyone at Alto to accelerate decision-making and improve our products. We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience, a customer-centric mindset, and a strong sense of ownership to join our team. Your expertise will empower us to make data-driven decisions that enhance patient care and drive innovation in the pharmacy space.
Job Description
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Data Pipeline Development:
Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to collect, process, and store large volumes of data.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all stages of the data lifecycle.
Implement data ingestion, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes with Apache Spark and DBT.
Data Infrastructure and Management:
Manage and optimize data storage solutions, including data warehouses and databases.
Implement and maintain data governance practices and policies.
Support and enhance existing data processing platforms deployed in AWS EKS.
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and business analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and data scientists.
Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data engineering and machine learning.
Experiment with new tools and technologies to enhance our data infrastructure and ML capabilities.
Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for data engineering and machine learning.
A Bit About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of production data engineering experience
Strong technical skills in python, SQL, and data modeling
Experience using and tuning data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
Experience with data warehouses, E(LT/TL) tools, and cloud services
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong sense of ownership over your work
Comfortable working at startup pace and focus
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of healthcare data standards and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Familiarity defining and implementing security and data access policies
Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure cloud development and deployment
Demonstrated experience improving data governance, accuracy, and latency
Additional Information
Additional Physical Job Requirements
Physical requirements for this role include the ability to work at a computer terminal with monitor, keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, and reach for equipment and supplies, make frequent repetitive motions required to operate a computer that include the wrists, hands and fingers, and lift, carry, push, pull, and move light objects up to 20 pounds. The role also requires the ability to effectively communicate through verbal interactions, discern auditory information, and visually perceive details to perform essential job functions.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar applicable state laws, it is Alto’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
This position requires occasional travel therefore you must be able to sit for extended periods of time on airplanes and/or in vehicles, lift and carry luggage independently, navigate long distances through airports and other travel locations independently, and adjust to different time zones and climates.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $134,400 - 168,000
Commission Eligible: No
Equity Eligible: Yes
Travel: Yes - Required up to 15% of the time for Engineering on/off sites.
Location Requirement: Employment at Alto is limited to individuals residing in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington (WA), and Wisconsin.
Employment Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, Alto is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits: Full-time: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Group Life, AD&D, Employer paid STD/LTD, generous PTO and parental leave.
Application deadline: April 29, 2025
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Alto Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at CandidateHelp@alto.com.
Alto Pharmacy considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment and conducts background checks consistent with applicable law, including the California, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, and New York City Fair Chance laws. We are an E-Verify participating company.
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