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Staff Data Engineer- Data Lake

H1
Location
New York
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Data Engineering
Salary
$190,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related fields
  • Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark), Java, Scala, or similar programming languages
  • Advanced SQL expertise, including performance tuning and optimization across large datasets
  • Deep experience with Apache Spark and cloud-native big data platforms, preferably within AWS environments
  • Experience designing and scaling modern cloud-native data lake architectures and large-scale ingestion frameworks
  • Experience with orchestration and workflow management tools such as Argo, Airflow, or similar technologies
Nice to have
  • Experience with large-scale data cleaning, parsing, normalization, and validation workflows
  • Experience working with healthcare, life sciences, publication, or large-scale entity-resolution datasets
  • Exposure to ML/AI-driven data enrichment, parsing, or validation workflows
  • Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development while maintaining quality
What the job really is

As a Staff Data Engineer on the Data Lake team at H1, you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and scalability of the core data platform. Your role involves building and optimizing distributed ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data quality, and mentoring a team of engineers. You will also collaborate with various teams to enhance data delivery and support production operations.

Benefits
  • Full suite of health insurance options
  • Generous paid time off
  • Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays
  • Retirement options
  • Health & charitable donation stipends
  • Impactful Business Resource Groups
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, but flexibility is noted
  • Role involves significant technical leadership responsibilities
  • In-person final interview required, which may involve travel
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