Data Engineer Contract Jobs in Maple Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

Contract Duration: 6-months
Location: Remote (100% Telecommute)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Rate: $60/hr

Client is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to support its CT Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) within the Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics organization. This individual will work with large healthcare datasets and help translate business requirements into scalable enterprise data solutions. The role will support key initiatives within the CT EDW while contributing to broader data governance, information management, analytics, privacy and security, data modeling, and modernization efforts across the organization.

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize enterprise data warehouse solutions and data pipelines.
• Build and support ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Informatica PowerCenter, SSIS, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain data integrations between multiple healthcare systems and enterprise data platforms.
• Create, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL code, stored procedures, and database objects within Oracle, Snowflake, SQL Server, and other relational databases.
• Process and integrate structured and unstructured healthcare data, including HL7 and FHIR data formats.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop detailed ETL specifications, technical designs, and documentation.
• Support data governance, data quality, privacy, and security initiatives.
• Utilize source control and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and SVN to manage code deployments and development lifecycle activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration and performance issues while identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of Data Engineering experience with a strong focus on Data Warehousing.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Databricks.
• 5+ years of ETL development experience using Informatica PowerCenter, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, Snowflake, and SQL Server.
• 5+ years of experience developing stored procedures using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server T-SQL, or Snowflake SQL.
• 3+ years of Python scripting experience.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing source control and DevOps tools, including Azure DevOps, GitHub, SVN, or similar platforms.
• 2+ years of experience processing structured and unstructured data.
• Experience working with healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7 and FHIR.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing business requirements and creating detailed ETL specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• 3+ years of batch scripting or PowerShell experience.
• 3+ years of data modeling experience within a data warehouse environment.
• Experience with Apache Spark and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience designing and building APIs utilizing Snowflake and Azure Data Factory.
• Healthcare industry experience, particularly supporting Medicaid and Medicare data environments.
• Azure Data Engineer or Data Analytics certifications.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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