Data Engineer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full Time

Experienced

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Data Engineer with expertise in relational databases, healthcare data, medical terminology, ETLs, data exchange, and AWS to join Medeloop, an early-stage startup. As a Data Engineer at Medeloop, you will not only design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure but also engage in a variety of engineering functions, offering a fantastic opportunity for exposure and growth. Working closely with our data science and product teams, you will ensure that our data architecture meets the evolving needs of the business. This role is ideal for those who are eager to help out wherever needed and are looking for great growth and leadership opportunities as we expand.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of our data infrastructure on AWS
Develop ETL pipelines using AWS Glue and Amazon S3 to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources
Collaborate with data science and product teams to understand data requirements and develop solutions to meet those requirements
Develop data exchange protocols using AWS services like Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, and Amazon SNS to facilitate the transfer of data between parties
Build vector databases to store and manage complex healthcare terminology using Amazon Aurora
Ensure the security and integrity of our data infrastructure by implementing appropriate security measures and data governance policies
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with data pipelines, databases, and other data-related systems
Continuously evaluate and improve our data infrastructure to ensure that it meets the evolving needs of the business and industry trends

Who You Are:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience as a data engineer, preferably in the healthcare industry
Experience with traditional programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Experience leading the design and implementation of data infrastructure projects on AWS
Experience with ETL and Big Data services and frameworks such as AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, Apache Spark, and others
Experience with AWS services like Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon Neptune
Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Passion for using data to improve healthcare outcomes

Nice To Have

Strong knowledge of vector databases, medical terminology, and healthcare data
Experience with healthcare common data models and data exchange protocols such as OMOP CDM, FHIR, and others
Experience developing cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK, CloudFormations, or Terraform

About Medeloop

At Medeloop, we accelerate and enhance medical research with our AI-driven platform that streamlines all research phases. Our platform accelerates the grant process, simplifies clinical study execution through seamless mobile and web applications, and offers advanced analytics without the need for coding. Researchers can even draft and publish their work using Medeloop, establishing it as an all-in-one solution for today's researchers.

We offer a competitive salary, company equity, a flexible work schedule, and most importantly, you WILL have an opportunity to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry.

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