#20498 - Senior Data Engineer (HCM Domain)

Q Analysts•Santa Clara, CA

42d•$110,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Qualitest seeking a Senior Data Engineer (HCM Domain) to design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and integrations across Human Resources and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems. In this role, you will ensure data integrity, governance, and accessibility for critical workforce, payroll, and talent insights. You will serve as a technical lead for HCM-related data engineering initiatives, leveraging deep expertise in HR systems and data architecture to deliver reliable, compliant, and scalable enterprise data solutions within platforms such as Oracle Fusion HCM. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to shape data strategy and enable advanced analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or analytics, with 3+ years focused on HR/HCM data ecosystems.
Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and frameworks such as Spark or PySpark.
Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Talend, Airflow, dbt) and cloud-native data services (OCI Data Integration, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).
Familiarity with Oracle Fusion HCM data models, HDL/HCM Extracts, and OTBI subject areas (highly preferred).
Experience with analytics and BI platforms such as Oracle Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake.
Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks.
Proven experience with API-based integrations and automation in cloud environments.
Knowledge of HR data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) and secure data management practices.
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Prior experience in consulting or large-scale HCM implementations preferred.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows for HR and HCM data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
Hands-on experience with Informatica IDMC (Intelligent Data Management Cloud).
Prior experience or domain knowledge working with HCM platforms (e.g., ADP, Oracle Fusion HCM).

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows for HR and HCM data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
Integrate data from multiple HCM/HR systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion HCM, Workday, SuccessFactors, ADP, Payroll, Time & Attendance).
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to translate business and compliance requirements into scalable data solutions.
Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and analytical structures optimized for workforce analytics and dashboards.
Partner with analytics teams to deliver curated, high-quality datasets for reporting and insights.
Implement robust data validation, auditing, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and quality.
Build reusable, secure, and automated data assets to support HR analytics, workforce planning, and compliance reporting.
Design and manage integrations with enterprise systems (ERP, Finance, HCM) using APIs (REST/SOAP) and data connectors.
Optimize cloud-based data processing (OCI, AWS, Azure) for performance and cost efficiency.
Implement and enforce data security, privacy, and governance aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, and related standards.
Champion automation, CI/CD, and data engineering best practices.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cross-functional data initiatives.

Benefits

Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace - we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences.â¯We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities.
Local and global opportunities - we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
Clear view of your career and progression with the company - Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 - tripled our employees base - we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, orâ¯enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
Never stop experimenting and learning withâ¯QCraft - our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more.
Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program's. Refer and earn - tap your network for net-worth.
We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers' achievements.
Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!
A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $110,000 - $120,000.