Staff Engineer – Data

Staff Engineer – Data

We want these resources to not only have the technical skills, but also a focus on the right solution to a business problem in such a complex environment (healthcare). The Staff Engineer is a senior technical engineer responsible for designing and delivering complex software solutions across hybrid environments (on-premise and public cloud). This role combines deep technical expertise with architectural understanding to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

The Staff Engineer - Data manages data interfaces (services, APIs) for the Pharmacy Application, helps drive related data science projects within established architecture and organizational structures, and provides solutions for data requirements required for a high-volume transaction processing platform, ML model development, and software application interfaces. The ideal candidate will play a role in leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers, while working closely with the Leadership and Principal Software Engineer(s) to drive technical excellence and innovation.

This position requires a deep understanding of software development, software development practices, leadership abilities, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Provide technical leadership in a team of Software Engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise.
• Act as a key influencer in technical decision-making and driving architectural improvements.
• Collaborate with Principal Software Engineers and Leadership to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions.
• Drive technical initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other areas for improvement.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the team's capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale, complex systems.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned:
  Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years' experience in Software Engineering including 2+ years of proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer II or equivalent role, with a strong track record of technical leadership and mentorship.
• Expertise in software development, including proficiency in Java, Python, associated frameworks, MSSQL and Oracle PL/SQL.
• 4-6 years' experience working with relational databases, and ETL processes.
• 2+ years' experience with vector databases, SQL, No-SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, microservices architecture, and Dev Ops practices are preferred.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong presence in the software development community are desirable.

Communicating effectively with teams and stakeholders. Problem-solving and thinking critically to remove impediments and drive team success. Facilitating collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to collaborate with all levels of Engineering to come to consensus on design, architectural and/or technical decisions.