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Data Engineer I

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b), remote work
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Mar 12, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. The Musculoskeletal Digital Innovation and Informatics Program (https://www.musculoskeletal.ai/) at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School has an immediate opening for a motivated Data Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, orthopedic surgeons, and computer and data scientists to contribute to development of data pipelines to process electronic medical records to assist with clinical care, research and operation. This opportunity is primarily focused on translational research with immediate impact on clinical care of patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, through publication of novel findings and development of computational tools used by clinicians. This Data Engineer will be responsible for: Working closely with the team to create data processing pipelines and fulfilling requests using a variety of database and analytic technologies Supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to gather and process data from electronic medical records Troubleshooting issues with data processing pipelines and escalating problems requiring in-depth knowledge to the team lead Participating in discussions with clinicians, researchers, and administrators to identify and refine project requirements Collaborating with other data engineers on tools, languages, and code/process improvements, including code reviews Producing and maintaining documentation on processes, database models, and project workflows To qualify, you must have: 1+ years of experience is required A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree is a plus Experience with Python programming and data processing libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, etc.) is required Experience with SQL and database querying is required Familiarity with building dynamic visualizations and ETL process design/implementation The ability to learn new concepts and grow as a data engineer Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy The ability to maintain positive and productive relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users Location: This position is hybrid with both in person and remote work days each week. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.