Data Engineer Associate

Job Description

The Data Engineer Associate, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care.

We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly.

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:

• Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies
• Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas
• Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• The Data Engineer Associate is responsible for delivering data warehouse and analytic solutions by ingesting, integrating, and curating data, building analytical solutions, and administering systems to deliver information to the health system.
• Applies knowledge of relational database skills including SQL knowledge and ability to create queries and stored procedures.
• Collaborates with the Architecture team in the design and execution of solutions.
• Ensures that new and existing data models and databases are consistent with approved data architecture standards.
• Create, document, and communicate the integration approach of all the components of the solution.
• Define key solutions and ensure they are managed for consumption by users and across teams.
• Research, analyze, determine capabilities and propose solution alternatives to address specific business needs and product/service strategies.
• Assists with ETL design and development including data analysis, source-target mapping, quality profiling, change data capture, code performance.
• Evaluate data quality and interpret results in a clear, concise manner.
• Document all programming changes and design, system modifications and their associated maintenance.

Qualifications

Required:

• 0 – 3+ years of experience in a role querying, analyzing data, and/or data modeling/architecture.
• 0 – 3+ years of experience with developing and maintaining ETL / data pipeline (e.g., Microsoft SSIS, Azure Data Factory).
• Experience using SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of relational database skills including SQL knowledge and the ability to create queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with report writing and data visualization tools such as: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Reports, SSRS, etc.
• 0-1 yrs Advanced proficiency in Python, with demonstrated work experience developing data solutions using Python

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?