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Lead Data Engineer

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listing for: Perficient
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Python, Data Engineering, SQL Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer (open to Principal level) to lead the modernization and ownership of a critical data pipeline within a large-scale healthcare analytics environment. This role will focus on transitioning legacy SAS-based pipelines to modern Python/PySpark on Databricks
, while driving engineering best practices and scalable data solutions.

This is a hands‑on engineering role with a strong emphasis on development capabilities. Candidates with application development experience and exposure to AI/automation technologies will stand out.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the modernization of data pipelines from SAS to Python/PySpark on Databricks
  • Own and evolve a mission‑critical HEDIS data pipeline used for performance measurement and reporting
  • Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines in a distributed environment
  • Collaborate with SMEs during an initial knowledge transfer period
    , with eventual full pipeline ownership
  • Develop, schedule, and automate end‑to‑end data workflows
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across large datasets
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams and analytics vendors to deliver high‑quality data outputs
  • Contribute to best practices in version control, CI/CD, and agile development workflows
Required Qualifications
  • Hands‑on experience with Python (scripting and application development)
  • Expertise in building and managing data pipelines and ETL workflows
  • Proficiency with Databricks (notebooks, workflows, cluster management)
  • Solid experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, Glue, and EC2
  • Strong SQL skills for complex transformations and data extraction
  • Experience with pipeline orchestration and automation
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) in a collaborative environment
  • Experience managing work via issues, epics, and agile tooling
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
  • Experience with AI, machine learning, or automation frameworks
  • Background in transitioning legacy systems to modern data platforms
What are we Looking For (Priority Order)
  • Application development experience, especially Python scripting
  • Expertise in AI or automation (highly desirable bonus)
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