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Data Engineer

Prolaio
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, ML Engineer, or similar role
  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
  • Hands-on experience with BigQuery, or with Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift or a comparable cloud warehouse
  • Experience with Dagster, Airflow, Prefect or a comparable orchestrator
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation
Nice to have
  • Building ingestion for third-party or clinical data sources, such as electronic data capture systems
  • Previous experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
  • Understanding of managing data with privacy concerns and security measures
What the job really is

As a Data Engineer at Prolaio, you will enhance the data platform by developing and optimizing data pipelines that support advanced analytics and machine learning models. Your responsibilities will include implementing data lakes on cloud platforms, automating data workflows using Python, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaboration with data scientists and product teams will be key to aligning data solutions with business needs.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and strong company contributions
  • HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, and a $1,200 annual Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and support for growing families
  • Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Things to weigh
  • Starting salary is listed as $134,000, which may vary based on skills, experience, and location
  • The role requires collaboration in the office, but remote candidates may be considered
  • The company operates within a regulated SDLC, which may add complexity to the role
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