Sr. Principal Data Engineer

Acadia Healthcare • Franklin, TN

21h • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Principal Data Engineer to architect, build, and maintain the data infrastructure of our reporting stack. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders across business units to understand data needs and then design optimal technical solutions leveraging tools like Snowflake, Airflow, etc. on Cloud platforms (Azure preferred).

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent field
• Deep hands-on development and administration experience with Snowflake
• 5+ years hands-on engineering and administration experience in data engineering on cloud platforms (Azure preferred) with RDBMS such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Extensive working experience with Azure ADF, ADLS and Synapse
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform Suite is REQUIRED
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines at scale with orchestration tools like AirFlow and observability tools like ELK
• Excellent communication skills collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders
• Self-directed and passionate about keeping up with latest innovations in the data space
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and present findings
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience in mentoring junior developers and leading BI projects
• Extensive experience with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Mobile
• Strong skills in creating complex reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
• Proficiency in data modeling, including creating relationships, hierarchies, and calculated columns
• Advanced knowledge of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating complex calculations
• Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using Power Query and other tools
• Ability to handle data integration from multiple sources
• Experiences with Azure cloud services such as ADLS, ADF, Fabric
• Strong SQL skills for querying and managing databases
• Familiarity with database management systems like Snowflake, Azure SQL, etc.
• Experience with dbt modeling
• Ability to develop automation and flows on Power platform using PowerApp and Power Automate
• Experience with Airflow for data pipeline orchestration

Nice To Haves

• API development experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Data Modeling and Integration
• Develop and maintain complex data models, including relationships, hierarchies, and calculated columns.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Report and Dashboard Development
• Design and create interactive, visually compelling reports and dashboards using Power BI Desktop.
• Implement advanced features like bookmarks, drill-through actions, and custom visuals
• Advanced Data Analysis
• Perform complex data analysis using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create calculated measures and solve intricate business problems
• Develop advanced DAX calculations for financial, statistical, or performance analysis
• Performance Optimization
• Optimize report and dashboard performance by improving data queries, data model efficiency, and report rendering speed
• Identify and address bottlenecks and resource constraints
• Data Transformation and ETL
• Handle complex data transformation and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, including handling data from multiple sources and dealing with complex data structures
• Data Governance and Security
• Implement data governance practices, including data access controls, role-level security, and data lineage documentation
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations
• Collaboration and Requirements Gathering
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, stakeholders, and end-users to gather and refine requirements for reports and dashboards
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentoring and Leadership
• Guide and mentor junior developers and team members in best practices and advanced techniques in Power BI
• Lead projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality business intelligence solutions
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality
• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests, and other members of the health care team
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network

What This Job Offers

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