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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
Location
Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
Job Description
This position will be responsible for the development of data analytics systems under the ownership of the Data Discovery and Development team under the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute.
The Data Engineer I assists in the implementation and maintenance of data systems, working with Product, Business Analysts, and peers to support availability and efficiency across operational and analytical workflows. The role follows established procedures to complete work independently, seeking guidance on non-routine decisions. The Data Engineer I supports data ingestion, storage, and integration and contributes to complex data solutions through familiarity with core data management solutions and architectures, including warehouse, lake, and medallion patterns, as well as foundational data processes such as governance, metadata, and data quality.
Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the ingestion, integration, storage, and processing of data from internal and external sources to support operational and analytical workflows, including basic reporting and data access needs
• Performs basic data transformation and supports development of simple data models using established patterns and standards
• Ensures data quality and integrity through validation activities, following established standards and identifying and escalating issues
• Monitors data pipelines and assists with troubleshooting operational issues to support system reliability and continuity
• Updates metadata, catalogs, and documentation in accordance with established standards, identifying gaps and maintaining data assets
• Collaborates with peers and stakeholders to support data delivery and analytics enablement, following team processes, Agile practices, and security and access policies
• Assists with solution development and deployment activities, including SDLC tasks and infrastructure support, while building familiarity with business context and emerging technologies
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2+ years of relevant hands-on experience in data management or data engineering disciplines required, including areas such as data integration, data modeling, data quality, data optimization, or related domains within an IT environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, data management, information systems, information science, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern data platforms and storage solutions and the ability to apply established patterns to support well-defined data solutions (e.g., cloud data platforms, data warehouses, lakehouses).
• Ability to apply data ingestion, integration, and orchestration patterns using established ETL/ELT frameworks and tooling within defined standards.
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying, transforming, and validating data, with exposure to scripting languages such as Python.
• Basic understanding of data modeling and transformation concepts used to support analytical and operational use cases.
• Applies data quality, governance, and security practices in accordance with established standards and policies, including appropriate handling of sensitive data.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills to troubleshoot well-defined issues with guidance and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborates effectively with peers and stakeholders, communicates clearly, and follows established team and Agile practices.
• Exposure to healthcare data concepts and environments preferred
• Work with the Manager for Clinical Informatics to prioritize projects
• Support the Data Discovery and Development team

Education
Pay Range
$83,200.00-$137,280.00 Salary
At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
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