Data Engineer (Python & SQL) - Remote

Overview

SYSCOM, Inc. provides specialized information technology resources that possess the requisite skills and capabilities to deliver enterprise level solutions that help our client’s achieve their objectives. At SYSCOM, we have a proven process that brings the best and brightest resources into our organization. Our teammates have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as coordination and organization skills. The objective of our approach is to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

In Short

• Assess feasibility and technical requirements for LINKS → DataLake integration.
• Collaborate with client Immunization Program, Bureau of Health Informatics and STChealth on data specifications and recurring ingestion pipelines.
• Build and optimize ETL workflows for LINKS and complementary datasets (Vital Records, labs, registries).
• Design scalable data workflows to improve data quality, integrity, and identity resolution.
• Implement data governance, observability, and lineage tracking across all pipelines.
• Mentor engineers, support testing, and enforce best practices in orchestration and architecture.
• Document and communicate technical solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in data engineering and/or data architecture.
• 2 years of experience with Python for ETL and automation (pandas, requests, API integration).
• 2 years hands-on experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning (preferable Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
• 1 year experience with ETL orchestration tools (Prefect, Airflow or equivalent).
• 1 year experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including data onboarding/migration.
• 1 year exposure to data lake / medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold).
• 2 years of experience providing written documentation and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to provide at least three (3) verifiable professional references corresponding to the candidate’s three most recent engagements/employers shown on the resume.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Remote work schedule established in coordination with the hiring manager after hire.
• The position is anticipated to last for 1 year and may be extended for up to an additional 1 – 3 years.