Sr. Data Engineer
Job Description
Wellsky is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions on GCP.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, data models, reporting, and dashboards using GCP and BigQuery to support business needs and assigned tasks across multiple teams
- Build and maintain semantic models and reporting in Looker using LookML so business users can answer questions without writing SQL
- Operate and troubleshoot production data pipelines, resolving issues such as file processing failures, data quality anomalies, and integration errors
- Improve and document workflows for complex data challenges by identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies and by optimizing data processing and storage through automation to support data quality
- Increase understanding of WellSky solutions and develop subject matter expertise in the healthcare domain
- Participate in code reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and help establish best practices and coding standards
- Follow Wellsky core values, ensure PHI data security, and adjust to evolving BI technologies
- Use AI tools and platforms as part of daily work to support decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive data-informed outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience
- Strong SQL skills, including hands-on development and support of data pipelines and data warehouse solutions
- Experience with SQL Server data integration and ETL development, including SSIS or equivalent
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, preferably in GCP environments
Technologies
- GCP, BigQuery, Looker, LookML
- SQL, SQL Server, SSIS, ETL, Cloud SQL, Datastream, DBT
- HVR, Fivetran, CDC, Python
- Tableau, Git, CI/CD
Benefits
- Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
- Mental Health support through EAP
- Generous paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
- 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
- Educational assistance up to $2500 per year
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience developing in Looker and LookML
- Experience with DBT for ELT/ETL, including data modeling, testing, and documentation
- GCP expertise, especially Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Datastream
- Experience with data replication tools such as HVR, Datastream, or Fivetran (or similar CDC/replication technologies)
- Experience supporting BI/reporting environments such as Looker or Tableau with well-modeled, performant datasets, including migrating reporting between BI platforms
- Git-based workflows, including pull requests, code review, and CI/CD
- Python for data engineering, tooling, and automation
- Healthcare industry experience
Job Expectations
- Willing to work additional or irregular hours to support scheduled data loads, releases, and time-sensitive production issues
- Must follow applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
- Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods
Location: Overland Park, KS (onsite)