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Emory University

Data Engineer III (OIT)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, Georgia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Data Science 🗓️ November 4th, 2026
Python Airflow DBT

Edtech.com's Summary

Emory University is hiring a Data Engineer III (OIT). The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver applications and solutions on schedule and within budget, leading small technical teams, mentoring on regulation adherence, and integrating diverse data sources to improve reporting and research informatics. The position requires applying biomedical informatics standards and developing strategies for data management while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Highlights
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components.
  • Manage workloads and report task status in a timely manner.
  • Lead small technical teams and mentor on regulation adherence and data standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and develop proof-of-concepts.
  • Apply biomedical informatics technical standards and methodologies to research program needs.
  • Integrate disparate data sources for improved reporting efficiency.
  • Create architecture documentation for informatics solutions.
  • Preferred skills include proficiency in data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT, Azure Data Factory), languages like Python or Scala, and platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or Databricks.
  • Experience with healthcare informatics standards (OMOP CDM, FHIR), AI/ML pipeline development, data governance, HIPAA-compliant secure data architectures, and privacy controls (RBAC/ABAC, de-identification) is preferred.
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Data Engineer III (OIT) Full Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget.
  • Manages workload effectively and report status of tasks in a timely manner.
  • Forms tactical strategies to meet client goals.
  • Participates in the evaluation of emerging technologies, developing proof-of-concepts, and promoting the usage of these emerging technologies.
  • Leads small technical teams, and mentors other analysts on regulation adherence. Follows standard operational procedures and HIPAA regulations.
  • Mentors other analysts on regulation adherence. Develops strategies for managing complex data sets through maintaining data standards and metadata.
  • Applies biomedical informatics technical standards, methodologies, and principles to research-specific program needs, objectives, and outcomes.
  • Integrates disparate sources of data for improved reporting efficiency and ease of use.
  • Creates architecture documentation related to current and proposed informatic solutions.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency in data pipeline orchestration (Airflow, DBT, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala, or similar languages
  • Proficiency with and proven ability to drive adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or Databricks
  • Working knowledge of design for interoperability and standards for healthcare informatics system (e.g., OMOP CDM, FHIR, etc.
  • Working knowledge of code quality, CI/CD, and DevOps practices in data engineering
  • Working knowledge of and experience in development of AI/ML pipelines and feature engineering frameworks
  • Experience with integrating tools like ATLAS (OHDSI), ML platforms, or analytics tools for creating a data analytics dev environment for researchers
  • Experience with design and implementation of (or integration with) data governance, lineage, and cataloging solutions
  • Experience with design and implementation of HIPAA-compliant and secure data architectures where applicable
  • Working knowledge of data quality, observability, and validation frameworks
  • Working knowledge of and experience with implementing access control and privacy controls (RBAC/ABAC, de-identification)

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.



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