Principal Data EngineerWe're hiring a Principal Data Engineer to join a fast-growing, mission-driven healthcare technology company transforming how life sciences organizations access and leverage regulatory data. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in Boston, where you'll play a critical role in building the data infrastructure behind a platform that helps pharmaceutical and medical device companies make smarter, faster decisions.This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior data engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. You'll lead the design and evolution of robust, scalable data pipelines that power critical healthcare insights.
Hybrid in Back Bay 3 days per week.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering or a related fieldStrong experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelinesExpertise in data modeling and schema designExperience working with relational databases, document stores (MongoDB), and search platforms (Elasticsearch)Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestrationProficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Docker, Terraform, Terragrunt, Helm, and Kubernetes manifestsExperience with Apache Spark and distributed data processingExperience developing on distributed cloud platformsStrong commitment to software engineering best practicesDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience with SnowflakeFamiliarity with Generative AI technologiesStrong understanding of modern data security best practices, particularly in regulated environmentsDomain expertise in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Medical DevicesTech Breakdown35% Data Pipeline Development & Optimization25% Data Architecture & Modeling20% Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps10% Distributed Computing & Spark10% AI/Advanced Data SolutionsDaily Responsibilities70% Hands-On Engineering10% Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership20% Cross-Functional CollaborationThe OfferCompetitive base salaryEquity packageYou will receive the following benefits:Medical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k)Flexible hybrid work environmentApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.Specialization: Data Engineering