Senior Data Engineer

* Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in the conceptualization and development of database and/or application functionality.
* Assist in the research, definition, development, and documentation of deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with team members.
* Monitor, investigate and implement improvements to database design and performance.
* Integrate efficiency and performance during all development activities.
* Test new and existing applications for the purpose of correcting errors and general debugging.
* Participate in defining application and database development plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
* Deploy database changes through environments to production upon completion of development, testing, and documentation.
* Define and employ best practices for data engineering.
* Mentor/coach and conduct code reviews based on defined best practices.
* Provide data and software support for bugs, issues, and escalated incident tickets from end users to resolve application and software issues.
* Partner with others in resolving problems with software products or company data systems.
* Recommend new technologies, approaches, and best practices.
* Define and enforce best practices for data engineering and software development.
* Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or equivalent work experience
* 6+ years of application development or data science experience with increasingly complex projects.
* Comprehensive understanding of data, development and product life cycles
* Comprehensive understanding of data engineering and industry best practices
* Experience with data modeling, ETL frameworks, and distributed systems.
* Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
* Ability to conduct research into data and database-related issues and products
* Ability to conduct research into data-related issues for software products and systems
* Knowledge of programming for different delivery approaches such as on-premises, web, cloud, and mobile
* Postgres (v12 or later) – 2+ years
* Microsoft SQL Server
* Familiarity with SAP SQL Anywhere
* Windows operating system – 2+ years
* Azure ecosystem – 1+ years
* Azure Dev Ops (including Git)
* Power Shell or Batch Files
* C#
* Visual Studio/VS Code
* Office environment – either in Patterson facility or at home/remote location
* Patterson Dental is committed to supporting a robust remote work culture, with well-established virtual collaboration practices and equal opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, regardless of physical location
* Ability to work remote and be on camera as needed
* Travel to corporate sites is periodically required (Quarterly or so)
* Periodic on call rotations and available outside of normal business hours on evenings and weekends during critical production release or issue escalation periods
* Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
* 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
* Paid Time Off (PTO).
* Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
* Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
* Educational Assistance Program.
* Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
* Life Works (Employee Assistance Program).
* Patterson Perks Program.
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