Data Platform Engineer

About The Company
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is a reputable organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions and strategic consulting services across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and technology. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry best practices, SSG aims to deliver impactful results that drive efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence for its clients. The company values diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive and make meaningful contributions.
About The Role
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Data Platform Engineer to join our team remotely. This full-time position is within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department and is ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in cloud data architecture, migration, and analytics. The successful candidate will lead the modernization of healthcare data platforms, focusing on transitioning from traditional on-premises solutions to scalable, cloud-native AWS environments. This role involves evaluating AWS data services, designing efficient data models, and implementing solutions that enable business stakeholders and analysts to access and analyze healthcare data seamlessly. The Data Platform Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers and business analysts, to ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective data solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software or data engineering with a focus on AWS cloud environments
Proven experience in architecting and executing cloud data platform migrations in enterprise or healthcare settings
Deep expertise in AWS data services such as S3, Athena, Glue, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and OpenSearch
Strong SQL skills, with experience designing relational query layers over semi-structured data formats like XML and JSON
Hands-on experience working with XML-heavy data stores, including parsing, querying, and transforming XML data at scale
Familiarity with AWS analytics and reporting tools, including QuickSight and BI tooling
Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tools such as CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
Excellent communication skills to articulate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience considered
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or hold a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance
Responsibilities
Lead the next phase of healthcare data platform modernization initiatives
Evaluate and select appropriate AWS data services to meet reporting, scalability, and cost requirements
Design and implement a scalable, cloud-native AWS data architecture, including storage formats, partitioning strategies, and data organization
Develop and maintain data catalogues, schemas, and metadata to ensure data discoverability and usability
Architect migration plans for transitioning XML object store data from MSSQL to AWS, optimizing for query performance
Build reporting and query layers that enable business stakeholders and non-technical users to perform SQL-based queries seamlessly
Optimize query performance and cost-efficiency across AWS services through partitioning, compression, and pattern tuning
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective data models
Work closely with back-end engineers to ensure smooth data flow from EDI processing pipelines into the new data platform
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices to automate deployment and infrastructure management
Document architecture decisions, data flows, and data dictionaries clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
Continuously monitor and improve data platform performance, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA
Benefits
Competitive salary range of $85,389 - $116,975
Remote work flexibility
Opportunities for professional growth and development in cloud and healthcare data engineering
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Participation in impactful healthcare modernization projects
Supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion
Access to cutting-edge AWS tools and technologies
Equal Opportunity
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage military veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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