Data Systems Specialist Bursky Public Health
Duncan, SC - USA
Job Summary
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design build and maintain data pipelines and data models that support the Bursky School of Public Healths growth and operations with a focus on strategic data systems.
- Develop and manage cloud-based data infrastructure to ensure reliable ingestion storage and access to data across research and administrative systems.
- Partner with faculty staff and WashU IT to centralize institutional data assets and translate business and research needs into robust reusable data products including datasets APIs and other self-service resources.
- Evaluate and adopt new technologies (e.g. AI) to improve efficiency and scale of data engineering operations. Develop and maintain data architecture standards and practices that promote data quality interoperability reuse and security.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement
Equipment
- Office equipment
Education:
Bachelors degree
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Drivers License:
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Data Science or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of professional experience managing data in research organizations.
Experience designing data pipelines ETL workflows and relational databases using Python SQL and related technologies.
Experience collaborating across researchers analysts and university administrators to define requirements and deliver scalable sustainable solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experiencemanaginginterdisciplinarydata commonly used in public health researche.g.clinical policy claimsandsurvey data.
Experience supporting scientific computing environments containerizedapplicationsandorchestratedworkflowsfrom multi-site systems.
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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Skills:
API Development Cloud Platform Container Orchestration Databricks Platform Data Dictionaries Data Extraction Data Governance Data Modeling Data Pipelines Data Warehousing Systems Docker (Software) ETL Workflows Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA) Git GitHub HIPAA Compliance Metadata Management Microsoft Azure Python (Programming Language) Relational Database Requirements Definition Source Control Systems Structured Query Language (SQL) System Diagrams Technical Document PreparationFor frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Required Experience:
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