Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Data Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure for a public health organization. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), which aims to help public health agencies with technology and data expertise.

In Short

• Remote position, must be based in the United States
• Salary range: $103,500-$143,500 per year
• Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
• Design and maintain data infrastructure
• Collaborate with analysts and epidemiologists
• Utilize software engineering methods for data processing
• Implement and maintain ETL processes
• Optimize data pipelines and monitor performance
• Provide technical guidance to staff
• Communicate effectively with partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Experience in complex data management and preparation
• Familiarity with data integration frameworks
• Experience with cloud services, especially Microsoft Azure Databricks
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or R
• Ability to work in a project-based, team environment
• Spatial data experience is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives
• Collaborative work environment
• Access to professional development resources