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Senior / Staff Data Engineer / Healthcare / Irvine / Hybrid / Contract to Hire

Irvine, California

Hybrid

Contract

$85/hr - $95/hr

Job Description

We’re working with a well-established organization that is expanding its Digital Engineering team and is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a full-time remote contract role. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Snowflake in a secure and data-sensitive environment. You’ll join a team focused on building scalable data infrastructure to power enterprise analytics and reporting.

This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned data engineer who thrives on building clean, secure, and high-performance data pipelines. The organization is committed to privacy and compliance, with real-world impact in regulated sectors. If you’re looking for a position where your work directly supports smarter business decisions, operational excellence, and cross-departmental insights this is the role. You’ll gain exposure to a modern data stack, strong engineering leadership, and an opportunity to make a strategic technical impact.

Contract duration: 4-6 months contract to hire

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering

• Strong SQL skills and deep experience with relational and columnar databases

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric tools (e.g., Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory)

• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data modeling

• Experience with sensitive data processing and privacy compliance (e.g., HIPAA)

• Familiarity with data governance, quality, and lifecycle best practices

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience evaluating or working with Snowflake

• Proficiency in Python, R, or DAX scripting

• Background in healthcare or other highly regulated industries

• Exposure to cloud data infrastructure (Azure, AWS)

• Understanding of data warehousing architecture

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Microsoft Fabric (Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI)

• SQL and Data Modeling

• Snowflake/Cloud Tools Evaluation

• Scripting (Python, R, or DAX)

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Data Engineering

• 20% Stakeholder Collaboration

• 10% Data Governance & Architecture Discussion

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Casey Ryan

Specialization:

+ Data Engineering