Build and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines on GCP, develop API-driven integrations, design data models, ensure data quality and performance, and deliver end-to-end solutions in a client-facing healthcare data environment.
About Egen:
Egen is a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company with a data-first mindset. We bring together the best engineering talent working with the most advanced technology platforms, including Google Cloud and Salesforce, to help clients drive action and impact through data and insights. We are committed to being a place where the best people choose to work so they can apply their engineering and technology expertise to envision what is next for how data and platforms can change the world for the better. We are dedicated to learning, thrive on solving tough problems, and continually innovate to achieve fast, effective results. If this describes you, we want you on our team.
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We are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience to join our growing data practice.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on building scalable data platforms and API-driven integrations, particularly within the healthcare domain. You will have the opportunity to work on modern data architectures and deliver end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on building scalable data platforms and API-driven integrations, particularly within the healthcare domain. You will have the opportunity to work on modern data architectures and deliver end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
What You'll Do:
- Design and build scalable data pipelines (batch & streaming) on GCP
- Develop and manage API-driven integrations (REST, JSON, event-based)
- Work with healthcare data standards such as FHIR, HL7, and EDI
- Build and optimize solutions using: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage
- Design data models aligned with business and domain requirements
- Ensure data quality, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with stakeholders and independently own deliverables from design to deployment
What We're Looking For:
- 4-6 years of experience in Data Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub)
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience building data pipelines and distributed systems
- Experience with API development or integration
- Exposure to healthcare data systems (FHIR, HL7, EDI preferred)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with Airflow / Cloud Composer / dbt
- Exposure to real-time streaming architectures
- Multi-cloud experience (AWS/GCP)
- Prior experience in consulting or client-facing roles
Compensation & Benefits:
This role is eligible for our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Paid Leave (Vacation/PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401 (k) Employer Match
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Check out our complete list of benefits here - >https://egen.ai/people/#benefits
Important: All roles are subject to standard hiring verification practices, which may include background checks, employment verification, and other relevant checks.
EEO and Accommodations:
Egen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Egen will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Egen welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Egen Naperville, Illinois, USA Office
Our office is located in a traditional business park with ample walking paths, greenery and trails with plenty of on-site parking. We are situated close to the thriving Naperville downtown district, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.
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