Lead Data Engineer (Medtech)

TL;DR

Lead Data Engineer (Python/AWS): Leading the design and delivery of scalable data platforms for clinical workflows with an accent on high-trust system reliability and engineering excellence. Focus on evolving platform architecture, mentoring engineers, and implementing modern data tools like dbt, Airflow, and Iceberg.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $145,000–$160,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered clinical intelligence platform that streamlines access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration and healthcare economics.

What you will do

• Lead the design and execution of complex data platform initiatives from architecture to production delivery.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding engineers on system design, development best practices, and incident response.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, testing standards, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor engineers across levels to support growth and alignment with career progression frameworks.
• Partner with product, analytics, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Own delivery outcomes for ambiguous or cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, including technical leadership experience.
• Experience working with healthcare data (e.g., claims, EMR, clinical datasets).
• Proven track record of building and owning scalable data platforms or infrastructure.
• Proficiency with AWS and modern data tools including dbt, Airflow, Iceberg, EMR, Athena, and Kafka.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills with a focus on testing and observability.
• Deep expertise in system design and data modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with approximately 5% travel.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with company match, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Flex Time Off and company holidays.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.

Hiring process

• Preliminary phone screening with Talent Acquisition.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Technical evaluations focusing on Feature Design and System Design.
• Cross Functional Interview.