As a Data Platform Engineer at Kontakt.io, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance data infrastructure to enable AI-powered automation in healthcare.

In Short

Design and build scalable data pipelines (batch & streaming).
Implement real-time event processing architectures using Kafka.
Optimize ETL/ELT processes for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
Develop and maintain data lakes and warehouses for analytics and machine learning applications.
Partner with software engineers and cloud teams to maintain a highly available data platform.
Work closely with third-party vendors to integrate and secure data from EHRs.
Participate in architectural decisions to improve scalability and system efficiency.
Ensure HIPAA and healthcare compliance standards are met.
Optimize query performance for large-scale data processing.
Implement role-based access control and encryption for sensitive healthcare data.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or related role.
Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data processing.
Hands-on experience with big data frameworks like Apache Spark.
Experience with streaming and batch processing using Kafka.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and their data processing services.
Expertise in TimeScale.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
Bonus: Previous experience in healthcare or real-time systems.
Experience working with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech).

Benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
Impactful role in transforming healthcare delivery.
Collaborative work environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities.

Kontakt

Kontakt.io is a forward-thinking company that provides hospitals with an advanced care delivery operations platform, utilizing intelligent data analysis to deliver actionable insights, predictions, and AI-driven recommendations. With a focus on optimizing resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving care coordination, Kontakt.io has experienced significant growth, expanding its team and quadrupling its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the past two years. Backed by a substantial investment from Goldman Sachs, the company is poised for further expansion, aiming for over $100M in ARR. Kontakt.io emphasizes simplicity and speed in its solutions, offering a user-friendly experience, rapid deployment, and scalable pricing, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment, making it an attractive place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology.

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