Senior Healthcare Database​/ETL Engineer; MariaDB or MySql

Senior Healthcare Database / ETL Engineer (Maria

DB or MySql) Job Title:
Senior Healthcare Database / ETL Engineer (Maria

DB or MySql))

Location:

Remote – India (UK Shift) Type:
Full-Time About Big Rio:

Big Rio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. We specialize in delivering advanced software solutions that include custom development, cloud data platforms, AI/ML integrations, and data analytics. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as healthcare, biotech, fintech, and more, Big Rio offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team of top-tier professionals.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Database/ETL Engineer to join our team supporting a leading healthcare client. This is a remote, full-time opportunity based in India, aligned with the UK business hours
. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MariaDB
, strong hands‑on experience with ETL pipelines
, and familiarity with healthcare data standards and EHR systems like Mod Med
.

• Design, develop, and optimize database systems using Maria
  
  DB or MySql (Maria
  
  DB will be the solution here).
• Build and maintain robust ETL pipelines to ingest and transform clinical and operational data.
• Integrate data from various healthcare sources using HL7
  , ADT
  , SUI
  , and Formsite
  -based inputs.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of sensitive healthcare data.
• Collaborate with data scientists, application developers, and clinical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.
• Support and maintain existing database infrastructure while planning for long‑term scalability and performance.
• Provide data extracts and reports as needed, working closely with analytics and product teams.
• Implement and maintain best practices for database architecture, tuning, and backup/recovery.
• Work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment during UK hours.
• 5+ years of experience in database engineering with strong proficiency in MariaDB
  .
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining ETL pipelines in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of healthcare data formats and protocols
  : HL7
  , ADT
  , SUI
  , Formsite
  , etc.
• Nice to have: experience working with EHR platforms
  , particularly Mod Med or similar (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
• Strong SQL skills and database performance tuning experience.
• Familiarity with data privacy standards and compliance (HIPAA or similar frameworks).
• Comfortable working in agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

• Experience with cloud data services (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Exposure to BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Mod Med EHR experience
• Understanding of database version control and CI/CD workflows.
• This role follows UK business hours (approx. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST).

Flexibility for occasional overlap with US teams is a plus.

Big Rio is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Big Rio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.