Manager of Data Engineering & Delivery (Data Science Production Engineering)
About The Position
Lead Natera’s Data Engineering & Delivery (DED) team within the Data Science Production Engineering (DSPE) department. The team works with large-scale data sets, developing and maintaining data infrastructure, ingestion solutions, ETL pipelines, data products, and delivery and automation systems. These solutions support Natera’s Lab Operations, Genetic Counselor and Lab Director teams, production support, and DSPE internal applications. The manager oversees team delivery and operational effectiveness, translates business needs into technical plans, and works with DSPE leadership and stakeholders on system architecture and design. The role also contributes to development, testing, deployment, validation, maintenance, and updates of data products and systems. It promotes compliance, quality, and efficient procedures, provides training and coaching, and represents the team in stakeholder discussions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Science, Operational Research, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience with a master’s degree, or at least 2 years with a doctorate degree.
- At least 2 years of work experience in a highly regulated environment, such as CLIA- and/or FDA-compliant settings.
- At least 2 years of management experience leading a Data Engineering, Data Production/Delivery, or Data Analytics team, with evidence of leadership and team management skills.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or AWS QuickSight.
- Strong SQL skills for developing robust, maintainable queries to extract and/or aggregate data from complex data sources.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Proficiency in building data products, including data aggregation, extraction, transformation, and QC.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Working knowledge of genomics and bioinformatics workflows.
- Proficiency in Git workflow and version control systems such as GitHub and/or GitLab.
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
- Good documentation practices and coding style.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree.
- Proficiency in R.
- Past working experience with dbt.
- Human genetics knowledge.
- Working experience with healthcare data, electronic health records (EHR), and clinical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Lead the DED team in developing and maintaining data infrastructure, data ingestion solutions, ETL pipelines, data products, and data delivery solutions for production support and DSPE internal applications.
- Manage the team to deliver robust data products and systems efficiently and on time in support of DSPE business needs and project requirements.
- Measure, report, and maintain or improve operational effectiveness.
- Train and coach team members on technologies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
- Translate DSPE business needs and project requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans.
- Work with DSPE leadership to create design documents for data system architecture, ETL pipelines, data delivery solutions, and other data systems, tools, and components.
- Contribute to development, testing, deployment, validation, maintenance, and updates of data products and systems, as well as data delivery tasks.
- Improve and enforce operating procedures for compliance, quality, and efficiency.
- Create training materials and contribute to training on DED-owned data products and systems.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align development roadmaps, resolve dependencies, and exchange performance metrics.
- Represent the DED team in stakeholder meetings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
- Fertility care benefits.
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
- 401(k) benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
