Lead Cloud Data Engineer - Technology R&D

Want to do the Best Work of Your Life? Working at Signant Health puts you at the very heart of the world’s most exciting sector - a high‑growth, dynamic company in an extraordinary industry. We’re radically changing the clinical trial landscape, driving change through the technology and innovations we create and the services we deliver to our customers.

Where do you fit in?

As a Lead Cloud Data Engineer at Signant Health, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and optimizing our data infrastructure to drive innovative analytics and data products.

As part of our team, your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Designing and developing high‑level technical architectures for both streaming and batch processing systems to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Creating reusable components, frameworks, and libraries at scale to empower analytics data products and accelerate development.
• Conducting proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) on emerging technologies and architectural patterns to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to design and implement product features that align with strategic goals.
• Proactively identifying and resolving data management issues to enhance data quality and reliability.
• Cleaning, preparing, and optimizing large‑scale data for seamless ingestion and consumption across platforms.
• Leading the implementation of new data‑management projects and restructuring existing data architectures for improved performance.
• Developing complex automated workflows and routines using advanced workflow scheduling tools.
• Establishing continuous integration, test‑driven development, and production deployment frameworks to streamline delivery.
• Conducting collaborative reviews of designs, code, test plans, and dataset implementations to uphold data engineering best practices.
• Analyzing and profiling data to inform the design of scalable, high‑performance solutions.
• Troubleshooting complex data issues through root cause analysis to resolve product and operational challenges preemptively.
• Partnering closely with product management to translate business requirements into actionable epics and deliverables.

You’ll need to bring

• Proven experience leading development efforts and mentoring junior developers.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and manipulating large datasets.
• A DevOps mindset with expertise in end‑to‑end software development practices.
• Experience with data movement using serverless technologies.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Familiarity with Snowflake for cloud data warehousing.
• Knowledge of Kafka for real‑time data streaming.
• Experience with AWS Glue for ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Oracle or SQL Server databases.
• Background in API integration for seamless data connectivity.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD automation tools like Jenkins.

We’d be thrilled to hear that you also have

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, and know when to elevate issues effectively.
• Willingness and capability to share knowledge openly, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Remaining composed under pressure, adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality outputs.
• Team‑oriented with a proactive "can‑do" attitude that drives positive results.

Location: Santiago, RM, Chile

Language: Resumes must be submitted in English.

Ready to join the adventure?

Apply now and be a part of Signant Health’s exciting journey!

Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.