Data Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Title: Data Engineer

Company: Wellpointe Inc.

Reports To: Director of Technology, Terry Camerlengo

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

ABOUT WELLPOINTE

Operating at the intersection of healthcare and real estate, Wellpointe is a leading provider of affordable, boutique-style residential assisted living services that specializes in offering a coordinated and integrated system of care to high-acuity older adults with multiple chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer's and other dementia. Wellpointe differentiates itself by providing complex care and medical services coordination in a home-like environment, communicating effectively, and making resident and family satisfaction its top priority.

Wellpointe currently operates the Fresno Guest Homes, Cottages at The Colony, Irvine Cottages, and Granny's Place residential assisted living brands in Fresno, Los Angeles, and the central & south Orange County areas of California.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that powers Wellpointe's analytics, reporting, and data-driven initiatives. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and application developers to ensure data is reliable, accessible, and efficient across multiple sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using the AWS and Python ecosystems, leveraging services such as AWS Lambda, Glue, Step Functions and S3 alongside Python-based frameworks (e.g., Pandas, PySpark, boto3) for data processing, orchestration, and automation.
• Integrate and synchronize data from internal systems and external partners through RESTful APIs and secure data exchange services, building API-driven pipelines to ingest EHR, CRM, claims, and operational data into Wellpointe's AWS-based data warehouse environment.
• Build and optimize data models to support analytics, machine learning, and reporting needs.
• Maintain data quality, integrity, and security in accordance with HIPAA and internal governance policies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and implement best practices in data management.
• Develop and manage data orchestration workflows using tools like Step Functions, Glue, PySpark, Lambda, and ECS equivalent (docker).
• Monitor performance and optimize data storage and compute resources to improve cost efficiency.
• Experience in use of libraries such as Pandas PyArrow and Polars.
• Contribute to the development of Wellpointe's data strategy, standards, and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or data infrastructure roles.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one programming language (Python, or Java).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with data warehousing technologies.
• Experience with AWS and Python ecosystems with libraries such as Pandas, Polars, and PyArrow. Dask experience is a plus.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security standards, particularly in healthcare settings.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative experience, and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams and team members.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Exposure to data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with API development and data integration patterns.

WHY WELLPOINTE:

• Mission-driven company improving patient and provider outcomes through data innovation.
• Collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.