Platform & Data Engineer III

ALSAC

1d • Remote

About The Position

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – the fund-raising organization of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – is currently looking for a Platform & Data Engineer III. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership while actively engaging in the design, development, implementation, and support of multi-layered enterprise applications. This includes performing software development lifecycle activities, serving as a technical leader and mentor to other engineers, and acting as a subject matter expert in areas such as front-end UI & UX, APIs & microservices, schema development, and SecDevOps. The role also involves exploring emerging technologies, documenting solutions, and leading technical design and development efforts. The position is eligible to telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery -- OR -- a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field followed by five (5) years of experience in software development, cloud computing, data engineering, data integration, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, data analytics, and technology solution delivery.
• Three (3) years of experience with Application Development and Web Technologies, including Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), APIs, JDBC, Web Servers, Web Infrastructure, UNIX Shell Scripting, Linux, Windows, and third-party databases, libraries, interfaces, and Internet protocols.
• Three (3) years of experience with Cloud, DevSecOps, and Platform Engineering, including AWS, Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Git, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Three (3) years of experience with Data Engineering and Integration, including SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SSIS, CData Sync, Apache Airflow, ELT processes, API Integration, MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Apache Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
• Three (3) years of experience with Data Architecture and Analytics, including Data Warehousing, Data Lake technologies, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, Snowflake Schema Design, Data Governance, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop complex application changes and project milestones across multiple systems within the platform.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform containment strategies, and execute root cause analysis to ensure system stability and performance.
• Drive technical initiatives that span multiple systems, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Serve as a mentor to Software Engineers I and II, providing guidance on technical and data analysis, problem-solving, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders through interviews and data-gathering activities to support application development and enhancements.
• Collaborate with business analysts and customers to resolve issues and plan for future system needs.
• Analyze, design, and develop new application systems using advanced programming techniques and tools.
• Create and modify complex application programs, including testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure user experience considerations, including color-enhanced screen design and usability standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, development tools, and programming techniques.
• Participate in educational opportunities to maintain technical expertise and introduce innovative solutions.
• Act as a technical lead for projects, guiding team members through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Assist in planning and implementing system enhancements and modifications to meet evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior