Data Engineer || Austin, TX (Onsite) || Contract

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Contract

Job Description:    

 

Must-Have:

    Public Sector 

    Client Department Experience (example  Health/Human Services)

   

 

JOB DECRIPTION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the data integration hub

• Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the data integration hub using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to: 

o Validation of performance metric requirements

o Creation of Epics/User Stories/Tasks

o Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources

o Development of complex SQL scripts 

o Testing – integration, load and stress

o Deployment / publication internally and externally

• Operations support and enhancement of the data integration hub

 

This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:

• Filling the role of a technical leader, leading an agile development team through a project.

• Data acquisition from a variety of data sources for multiple uses.

• Developing complex SQL scripts to transform the source data to fit into a dimensional model, then to create views and materialized views in Oracle.

• Developing automation with Informatica Power Center/IICS to pull data from external data sources and transform it to fit into a dimensional model.

• Collaborating with other members of the Data Engineering Team on the design and implementation of an optimal data design.

• Verification and validation of SQL scripts, Informatica automation and database views.

• Developing automated means of performing verification and validation.

• Participating in all sprint ceremonies

• Work closely with the Architects and Data Engineering Team on implementation designs and data acquisition strategies.

• Develop mockups and work with customers for validation

• Working closely with other members of the team to address technical problems 

• Assisting with the implementation and configuration of developmental tools

• Producing and maintaining technical specifications, diagrams, or other documentation as needed to support the DD&I efforts 

• Participation in requirements and design sessions 

• Interpreting new and changing business requirements to determine the impact and proposing enhancements and changes to meet these new requirements 

• All other duties as assigned.

 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Experience developing mappings and workflows to automate ETL processes using Informatica Power Center or IICS.
8	Required	Experiencing acquiring and integrating data from multiple data sources/technologies using Informatica Power Center or IICS for use by a Tableau data visualization object. Data source techs should include Oracle, SQL Server, Excel, Access and Adobe PDF.
8	Required	Experience designing and developing complex Oracle and/or Snowflake SQL scripts that are fast and efficient
8	Required	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience as a system analyst for a data analytics, performance management system, or data warehousing project.
8	Required	Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
8	Required	Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
8	Required	Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
6	Preferred	Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6	Preferred	Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.
4	Preferred	Experience on an agile sprint team
4	Preferred	Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data
4	Preferred	Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment
4	Preferred	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.
4	Preferred	Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry
4	Preferred	Prior experience with an HHS agency
4	Preferred	Prior experience working with PII or PHI data
4	Preferred	Experience designing and developing scripts using Python
4	Preferred	Experience with JIRA software
2	Preferred	Functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc.)
2	Preferred	Experience designing and developing code using Java and JavaScript
2	Preferred	Experience developing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Git Actions
2	Preferred	Experience as a Mulesoft developer
2	Preferred	Experience developing code in C#

 

Thanks and Regards,